defensyny
Defensyny is the plural form used in some languages (notably in non-English literature) for defensins, a family of small, cysteine-rich antimicrobial peptides that are part of innate immune defense in a wide range of organisms. In English-language sources, the term defensins is standard, but defensyny may appear as an alternative transliteration or historical usage.
Defensins are typically short peptides, ranging from about 18 to 54 amino acids, and are stabilized by
The mechanism of action for defensins generally involves their cationic, amphipathic character, which promotes interaction with
Genetically, defensin genes encode precursor proteins that are processed by proteolytic enzymes to yield the mature,
Defensyny/defensins have potential applications in medicine and agriculture. They are studied as templates for new antibiotics,