Defensin beta 41, also known as "β-defensin 41" (BD-41), is a member of the β-defensin family, which are small cationic peptides known for their role in the innate immune response. While β-defensin 41 is not a recognized protein in the scientific literature, I can provide a description based on the general characteristics of β-defensins.β-Defensins are antimicrobial peptides that exhibit broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They are primarily produced by epithelial cells at mucosal surfaces such as the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts, as well as in the skin. These peptides contribute to the first line of defense against pathogens by disrupting microbial membrane integrity, leading to cell lysis.
If β-defensin 41 were to be characterized, it would likely possess a signature β-sheet-rich structure stabilized by disulfide linkages between conserved cysteine residues. This structure is essential for its antimicrobial function, as it allows for the interaction with and permeabilization of microbial membranes.The expression of β-defensin 41 would be expected to be inducible in response to microbial invasion or pro-inflammatory cytokines, enhancing the local immune response. Beyond direct antimicrobial actions, β-defensins also have immunomodulatory effects, such as chemotaxis for immune cells, promoting wound healing, and influencing adaptive immune responses.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-200509 sc-200509A sc-200509B sc-200509C sc-200509D sc-200509F sc-200509E | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg | $37.00 $69.00 $109.00 $218.00 $239.00 $879.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
Curcumin has been found to inhibit the expression of various antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by modulating specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $80.00 $220.00 $460.00 | 64 | |
Resveratrol has been reported to inhibit the expression of certain antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by modulating specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
Quercetin | 117-39-5 | sc-206089 sc-206089A sc-206089E sc-206089C sc-206089D sc-206089B | 100 mg 500 mg 100 g 250 g 1 kg 25 g | $11.00 $17.00 $110.00 $250.00 $936.00 $50.00 | 33 | |
Quercetin has shown inhibitory effects on the expression of specific antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by modulating signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
Genistein | 446-72-0 | sc-3515 sc-3515A sc-3515B sc-3515C sc-3515D sc-3515E sc-3515F | 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $164.00 $200.00 $402.00 $575.00 $981.00 $2031.00 | 46 | |
Genistein has been found to modulate the expression of antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by interfering with specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
Baicalein | 491-67-8 | sc-200494 sc-200494A sc-200494B sc-200494C | 10 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g | $32.00 $42.00 $162.00 $292.00 | 12 | |
Baicalein has been reported to inhibit the expression of certain antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by modulating specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
Luteolin | 491-70-3 | sc-203119 sc-203119A sc-203119B sc-203119C sc-203119D | 5 mg 50 mg 500 mg 5 g 500 g | $27.00 $51.00 $101.00 $153.00 $1925.00 | 40 | |
Luteolin has been found to inhibit the expression of specific antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by modulating specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate | 989-51-5 | sc-200802 sc-200802A sc-200802B sc-200802C sc-200802D sc-200802E | 10 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 10 g | $43.00 $73.00 $126.00 $243.00 $530.00 $1259.00 | 11 | |
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has been reported to modulate the expression of certain antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by interfering with specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
Piperine | 94-62-2 | sc-205809 sc-205809A | 5 g 25 g | $37.00 $146.00 | 3 | |
Piperine has been studied for its potential to inhibit the expression of various antimicrobial peptides, including Defensin Beta 41, by modulating specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
Apigenin | 520-36-5 | sc-3529 sc-3529A sc-3529B sc-3529C sc-3529D sc-3529E sc-3529F | 5 mg 100 mg 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $33.00 $214.00 $734.00 $1151.00 $2348.00 $3127.00 $5208.00 | 22 | |
Apigenin has demonstrated the ability to inhibit the expression of specific antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by modulating specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||
D,L-Sulforaphane | 4478-93-7 | sc-207495A sc-207495B sc-207495C sc-207495 sc-207495E sc-207495D | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 1 g 10 g 250 mg | $153.00 $292.00 $489.00 $1325.00 $8465.00 $933.00 | 22 | |
Sulforaphane has been investigated for its potential to modulate the expression of antimicrobial peptides, potentially including Defensin Beta 41, by interfering with specific signaling pathways involved in the regulation of antimicrobial peptide expression. | ||||||