RPCH |
RPE cell factor |
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[Ruditapes philippinesis defensin-1] This 24.8 kDa protein belongs to the family of defensins and has been purified from the plasma of Ruditapes philippinesis. The protein strongly inhibits the growth of Gram-negative bacteria and Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Micrococcus tetragenus, Escherichia coli, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio anguillarum (Wei et al, 2003).
For other proteins/peptides with functions in innate immunity and/or antimicrobial activities see also: Innate immunity and defense peptides Dictionary.
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