Preferred Label : defensins;
MeSH definition : Family of antimicrobial peptides that have been identified in humans, animals, and
plants. They are thought to play a role in host defenses against infections, inflammation,
wound repair, and acquired immunity.;
MeSH synonym : Defensin;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensins;
Is substance : O;
Origin ID : D023082;
UMLS CUI : C0057256;
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Family of antimicrobial peptides that have been identified in humans, animals, and
plants. They are thought to play a role in host defenses against infections, inflammation,
wound repair, and acquired immunity.