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X-ray structure of a carpet-like antimicrobial defensin–phospholipid membrane disruption complex
Defensins are cationic antimicrobial peptides expressed throughout the plant and animal kingdoms as a first line of defense against pathogens. Membrane targeting and disruption is a crucial function of many defensins, however the precise mechanism remains unclear. Certain plant defensins form dimers...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group UK
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5958116/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29773800 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-04434-y |