| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10835583 | Peptides | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Ghrelin possesses antimicrobial activities against Gram(+) bacteria. ⺠Ghrelin's antimicrobial activities against Gram(â) bacteria seems to be minimal. ⺠Ghrelin's cationic property appears to be responsible for its antimicrobial action. ⺠Ghrelin loses its bactericidal activity in the physiological NaCl concentration.
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Christine Min, Kouji Ohta, Mikihito Kajiya, Tongbo Zhu, Kanika Sharma, Jane Shin, Hani Mawardi, Mohammed Howait, Josefine Hirschfeld, Laila Bahammam, Isao Ichimonji, Srinivas Ganta, Mansoor Amiji, Toshihisa Kawai,