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Keyword Defensin

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DefinitionFamilies of microbicidal and cytotoxic peptides. Defensins have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. Defensins kills cells by forming voltage-regulated multimeric channels in the susceptible cell's membrane.
CategoryMolecular function
GOdefense response [ GO:0006952 ]
GraphicalMolecular functionAntimicrobialDefensin
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BroaderAntimicrobial