Cryptdin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cryptdin is a noun meaning Any of a group of mouse enteric defensins.
Meaning
Any of a group of mouse enteric defensins.
Example Sentences
Of note, this increase in adherent bacteria coincides with an increased expression of antimicrobial peptides or defence molecules by the host epithelium in BG-exposed malnourished mice, as matrix metalloproteinase 7 is significantly elevated, along with resistin-like molecule-β, and trends to higher expression of REG3-γ and cryptdin ( Supplementary Fig.
Word Forms
- cryptdins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryptidin, entericidin, coprisin, endosidin, diptericin, diaphorin.
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