Antifungal peptides: Origin, activity, and therapeutic potential.
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چکیده
Antifungal peptides have been identified in a wide range of life forms which include plants, mammals, and microorganisms. Their structures are as varied as their antifungal properties. Semisynthetic and fully synthetic analogs have been developed from a few of these natural peptides that are superior to the parent compound. A few of these peptides hold promise in combating fungal infections and have entered clinical trials.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista iberoamericana de micologia
دوره 17 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000