Antimicrobial peptides and proteins are critical components of the innate immune system because they directly kill pathogens, especially bacteria, and enhance immunity.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Linus Pauling Institute
  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• pathogen concept
• innate immune system concept
• bacteria concept