Title:The Function and Modification of Human Defensin 5
Volume: 30
Issue: 10
Author(s): Xin-Yue Chang, Meng-Wei Zhang, Lin-Jie Zhang*Lian-Qin Chai*
Affiliation:
- School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
- School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
Keywords:
HD5, bacterial infection, tumor generation, viral infection, immunity, modification.
Abstract: The antibacterial and antiviral functions of human defensin 5 lay the foundation for its
role as a core host protective component. In addition, HD5 also has the function of inhibiting tumor
proliferation and immune regulation. However, everything has two sides; cytotoxic and proinflammatory
properties may exist, while HD5 performs physiological functions. Accordingly, the
modification and engineering of HD5 are particularly important. Therefore, this review summarizes
the role of HD5 in various aspects of host defense, as well as modification of HD5 to ameliorate
the biological activity, with a view to promoting the clinical use of HD5.