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Literature on PGLYRP1

PGLYRP1 [ENSP00000008938]

Peptidoglycan recognition protein 1; 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:  PGLYRP1,  PGLYRP1p,  hPGLYRP1,  O75594,  O75594p ...

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