defensins

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A form of defensin — Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that are active against bacteria, fungi and viruses

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of defensin
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APA

defensins. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defensins

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“defensins.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defensins. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defensins,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defensins.

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