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CHEBI:81578 - cathelicidin
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:81578 |
| ChEBI Name | cathelicidin |
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| 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. |
| Last Modified | 17 February 2021 |
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| Roles Classification |
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| Chemical Roles: | Bronsted base A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Brønsted acid). Bronsted base A molecular entity capable of accepting a hydron from a donor (Brønsted acid). |
| Biological Role: | antimicrobial agent A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans. |
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| Outgoing Relation(s) |
| cathelicidin (CHEBI:81578) is a peptide antibiotic (CHEBI:25903) |
| cathelicidin (CHEBI:81578) is a polypeptide (CHEBI:15841) |
| Incoming Relation(s) |
| PR-39 (CHEBI:131850) is a cathelicidin (CHEBI:81578) |
| Synonyms | Source |
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| cathelicidins | ChEBI |
| cathelicidin antimicrobial peptides | ChEBI |
| cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide | ChEBI |
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| Cathelicidin | Wikipedia |
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