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Research in practice: Antimicrobial peptides of the skin
Author(s) -
Gläser Regine
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2011.07708.x
Subject(s) - antimicrobial , antimicrobial peptides , flora (microbiology) , skin barrier , peptide , medicine , dermatology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , bacteria , biochemistry , genetics
Summary Antimicrobial peptides represent evolutionary ancient molecules whose importance became evident within the last years. These highly effective peptides protect the skin and other epithelia against infection and form a fast acting “chemical barrier” also regulating the normal flora of the skin and mucosa. In the Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Kiel, various antimicrobial peptides have been discovered, characterized and investigated in healthy persons as well as in different skin diseases. Everyday clinical observations formed the background for several interesting hypotheses and findings.