›› 2012, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (10): 166-169.

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Research Progress of Functions of The Paneth Cells Defensin during Intestine Immune

WANG Yong-sheng1, YANG Yin-feng2   

  1. 1. Ulanqab Vocational College, Jining 012000, China;
    2. Veterinary College of Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, Hohhot 010018, China
  • Received:2012-03-13 Online:2012-10-20 Published:2012-10-19

Abstract: Defensins are a group of small molecular antimicrobial peptides and distribute mostly in animals and plants. The paneth cells defensins are kinds of antimicrobial peptides which have existed in the paneth cells of some mammal’s small intestinal crypts and have important roles in natural immunity of intestinal tract. The classification, distribution, molecular characteristicsm, antimicrobial activities and immune function of paneth cells defensins at home and abroad were summaried.

Key words: defensin; small intestine; paneth cell 

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