Defensins
Explore peptide research and guides on defensins.
Defensins
Beta-Defensins: Epithelial Barrier Peptides
Beta-defensins protect skin, gut, and lung surfaces by killing pathogens and maintaining barrier integrity. Review of hBD-1, hBD-2, hBD-3, and hBD-4 research.
DefensinsDefensins and the Gut: How Peptides Keep Your Microbiome in Check
Paneth cell defensins HD-5 and HD-6 selectively kill pathogens while sparing beneficial gut bacteria. Review of their role in microbiome balance and disease.
DefensinsDefensins: Your Body's Antimicrobial Defense Peptides
Defensins are antimicrobial peptides that kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi on contact. We review their structure, mechanisms, and role in innate immunity.