News tagged with hd6

Immune system molecule HD6 weaves cobweb-like nanonets to snag Salmonella, other intestinal microbes

A team of researchers led by UC Davis Health System has found that human alpha-defensin 6 (HD6) – a key component of the body's innate defense system – binds to microbial surfaces and forms "nanonets" ...

Medical research Jun 21, 2012 | 5 / 5 (4) | 1 |