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{{ | {{STRUCTURE_2pm4| PDB=2pm4 | SIZE=400| SCENE= |right|CAPTION=Human α-defensin 1, [[2pm4]] }} | ||
'''Defensins''' (DEF) are small cationic defense proteins active against bacteria, fungi and viruses. DEF contains 6-8 conserved cysteine residues. DEF binds to microbial cell membrane forming pores and thus allowing outflow of essential nutrients. There is increase in α-DEF in chronic inflammations and several cancers. For details on plant DEF see [[Plant | '''Defensins''' (DEF) are small cationic defense proteins active against bacteria, fungi and viruses. DEF contains 6-8 conserved cysteine residues. DEF binds to microbial cell membrane forming pores and thus allowing outflow of essential nutrients. There is increase in α-DEF in chronic inflammations and several cancers. For details on plant DEF see [[Plant defensin]]. | ||
==3D structures of defensin== | ==3D structures of defensin== | ||
