Structural aspects of peptides with immunomodulating activity.
The main function of the innate immune system from insects to mammals is to detect the presence of and act against invading microorganisms by recognizing their unique molecular signatures, most importantly, components of bacterial cell walls. A large number of peptides and derivatives, both synthetic and of natural origin, are known to influence immune responses in mammals by interacting with the conserved microbial structures, making the former attractive targets for drug development. This review focuses on structural aspects of the immunomodulating peptides and their receptors, including primary constitution, stereochemistry, conformation, binding and hydrophobic properties.
Szilágyi
László
L
University of Debrecen, Faculty of Science, Department of Organic Chemistry, H-4010 Debrecen, P.f. 20., Hungary. lszilagyi@tigris.unideb.hu
Pristovsek
Primoz
P
D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000379:methods; D015394:Molecular Structure; D010455:Peptides / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D007155:Immunologic Factors; D010455:Peptides