Alterations in Immune-Related Defensin Alpha 4 (DEFA4) Gene Expression in Health and Disease

Defensin Alpha 4 (DEFA4) is the fourth member of the Alpha Defensins family known as a part of antimicrobial peptides in the innate immune system. DEFA4 has a strong preference to kill Gram-negative bacteria more than Gram-positive bacteria. In addition, DEFA4 exhibits antiviral activity against hum...

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Main Authors: Fatemah Basingab, Abeer Alsaiary, Shahad Almontashri, Aisha Alrofaidi, Mona Alharbi, Sheren Azhari, Khloud Algothmi, Safiah Alhazmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:International Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/9099136
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