sialostatin L2 |
sialyl 6-sulfo Lewis X |
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Si-alpha2 is a plant defensin from Sorghum bicolor (Bloch and Richardson, 1991; Nitti et al, 1995). This plant defensin belongs to the alpha-amylase inhibitor type and has been reported to inhibit alpha-amylases from insects and humans. The protein shows no antifungal activity and may play a role in the protection against herbivores.
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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