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The Immunomodulatory and Antimicrobial Properties of the Vertebrate Ribonuclease A Superfamily.


ABSTRACT: The Ribonuclease A Superfamily is composed of cationic peptides that are secreted by immune cells and epithelial tissues. Although their physiological roles are unclear, several members of the vertebrate Ribonuclease A Superfamily demonstrate antimicrobial and immune modulation activities. The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the published literature on the Ribonuclease A Superfamily with an emphasis on each peptide's regulation, antimicrobial properties, and immunomodulatory functions. As additional insights emerge regarding the mechanisms in which these ribonucleases eradicate invading pathogens and modulate immune function, these ribonucleases may have the potential to be developed as a novel class of therapeutics for some human diseases.

SUBMITTER: Schwartz L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6313885 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The Immunomodulatory and Antimicrobial Properties of the Vertebrate Ribonuclease A Superfamily.

Schwartz Laura L   Cohen Ariel A   Thomas Jason J   Spencer John David JD  

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The Ribonuclease A Superfamily is composed of cationic peptides that are secreted by immune cells and epithelial tissues. Although their physiological roles are unclear, several members of the vertebrate Ribonuclease A Superfamily demonstrate antimicrobial and immune modulation activities. The objective of this review is to provide an overview of the published literature on the Ribonuclease A Superfamily with an emphasis on each peptide's regulation, antimicrobial properties, and immunomodulator  ...[more]

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