Search Results - "Chalupka, Anna"
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Proteolysis of human thrombin generates novel host defense peptides
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-04-2010)“…The coagulation system is characterized by the sequential and highly localized activation of a series of serine proteases, culminating in the conversion of…”
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End-tagging of ultra-short antimicrobial peptides by W/F stretches to facilitate bacterial killing
Published in PloS one (17-04-2009)“…Due to increasing resistance development among bacteria, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), are receiving increased attention. Ideally, AMP should display high…”
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Boosting Antimicrobial Peptides by Hydrophobic Oligopeptide End Tags
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (26-06-2009)“…A novel approach for boosting antimicrobial peptides through end tagging with hydrophobic oligopeptide stretches is demonstrated. Focusing on two peptides…”
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Antimicrobial activity of human prion protein is mediated by its N-terminal region
Published in PloS one (07-10-2009)“…Cellular prion-related protein (PrP(c)) is a cell-surface protein that is ubiquitously expressed in the human body. The multifunctionality of PrP(c), and…”
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Histidine-rich glycoprotein protects from systemic Candida infection
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-08-2008)“…Fungi, such as Candida spp., are commonly found on the skin and at mucosal surfaces. Yet, they rarely cause invasive infections in immunocompetent individuals,…”
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Tryptophan end-tagging of antimicrobial peptides for increased potency against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Published in Biochimica et biophysica acta (01-08-2009)“…Due to increasing antibiotics resistance, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are receiving increased attention. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major pathogen in this…”
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Proteolysis of Human Thrombin Generates Novel Host Defense Peptides: e1000857
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-04-2010)“…The coagulation system is characterized by the sequential and highly localized activation of a series of serine proteases, culminating in the conversion of…”
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Histidine-Rich Glycoprotein Protects from Systemic Candida Infection: e1000116
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-08-2008)“…Fungi, such as Candida spp., are commonly found on the skin and at mucosal surfaces. Yet, they rarely cause invasive infections in immunocompetent individuals,…”
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