Fig. 2: The Action of Defensins

Defensins are antimicrobial peptides that lead to the formation of pores in the cytoplasmic membranes of many microorganisms. This results in the leakage of cellular contents.
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Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: August, 2019
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