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ChEBI

cathelicidin

Term ID
CHEBI:81578
Synonyms
  • cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide
  • cathelicidin antimicrobial peptides
  • cathelicidins
Definition
A group of small, cationic polypeptides (consisting of 12-97 amino acids) that are found in humans and other species, including farm animals (E.g. cattle, horses, pigs, sheep etc). They show a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against bacteria, enveloped viruses and fungi.
References
  • pubmed:23065264
  • pubmed:32252021
  • pubmed:32582207
  • pubmed:32972448
  • pubmed:33456345
  • pubmed:33496883
  • pubmed:33508330
  • wikipedia.en:Cathelicidin
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from cathelicidin
Phenotype where environments contain cathelicidin
Phenotype modified by environments containing cathelicidin
Phenotype affecting cathelicidin
Human Disease Model