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Literature on PGLYRP4

PGLYRP4 [ENSP00000352672]

Peptidoglycan recognition protein 4; Pattern receptor that binds to murein peptidoglycans (PGN) of Gram-positive bacteria. Has bactericidal activity towards Gram-positive bacteria. May kill Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with peptidoglycan biosynthesis. Binds also to Gram-negative bacteria, and has bacteriostatic activity towards Gram-negative bacteria. Plays a role in innate immunity.

Synonyms:  PGLYRP4,  PGLYRP4p,  hPGLYRP4,  Q96LB8,  Q96LB8p ...

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