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Review
. 2009 Dec;26(12):1572-84.
doi: 10.1039/b912533g. Epub 2009 Oct 1.

The chemistry and biology of LL-37

Matthew F Burton  1 , Patrick G Steel
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Review

The chemistry and biology of LL-37

Matthew F Burton et al. Nat Prod Rep. 2009 Dec.

Abstract

LL-37 is a human host defence peptide that has a wide range of biological functions, including antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. This review summarises how molecular structure influences the balance between the immunomodulatory and antimicrobial functions of LL-37.

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