| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T1 |
0-118 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Analysis and separation of residues important for the chemoattractant and antimicrobial activities of beta-defensin 3. |
| T1 |
0-118 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Analysis and separation of residues important for the chemoattractant and antimicrobial activities of beta-defensin 3. |
| T2 |
119-231 |
Sentence |
denotes |
beta-Defensins are important in mammalian immunity displaying both antimicrobial and chemoattractant activities. |
| T2 |
119-231 |
Sentence |
denotes |
beta-Defensins are important in mammalian immunity displaying both antimicrobial and chemoattractant activities. |
| T3 |
232-379 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three canonical disulfide intramolecular bonds are believed to be dispensable for antimicrobial activity but essential for chemoattractant ability. |
| T3 |
232-379 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three canonical disulfide intramolecular bonds are believed to be dispensable for antimicrobial activity but essential for chemoattractant ability. |
| T4 |
380-532 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, here we show that HBD3 (human beta-defensin 3) alkylated with iodoactemide and devoid of any disulfide bonds is still a potent chemoattractant. |
| T4 |
380-532 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, here we show that HBD3 (human beta-defensin 3) alkylated with iodoactemide and devoid of any disulfide bonds is still a potent chemoattractant. |
| T5 |
533-667 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Furthermore, when the canonical six cysteine residues are replaced with alanine, the peptide is no longer active as a chemoattractant. |
| T5 |
533-667 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Furthermore, when the canonical six cysteine residues are replaced with alanine, the peptide is no longer active as a chemoattractant. |
| T6 |
668-728 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These findings are replicated by the murine ortholog Defb14. |
| T6 |
668-728 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These findings are replicated by the murine ortholog Defb14. |
| T7 |
729-895 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We restore the chemoattractant activity of Defb14 and HBD3 by introduction of a single cysteine in the fifth position (Cys V) of the beta-defensin six cysteine motif. |
| T7 |
729-895 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We restore the chemoattractant activity of Defb14 and HBD3 by introduction of a single cysteine in the fifth position (Cys V) of the beta-defensin six cysteine motif. |
| T8 |
896-984 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, a peptide with a single cysteine at the first position (Cys I) is inactive. |
| T8 |
896-984 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In contrast, a peptide with a single cysteine at the first position (Cys I) is inactive. |
| T9 |
985-1190 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Moreover, a range of overlapping linear fragments of Defb14 do not act as chemoattractants, suggesting that the chemotactic activity of this peptide is not dependent solely on an epitope surrounding Cys V. |
| T9 |
985-1190 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Moreover, a range of overlapping linear fragments of Defb14 do not act as chemoattractants, suggesting that the chemotactic activity of this peptide is not dependent solely on an epitope surrounding Cys V. |
| T10 |
1191-1333 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Full-length peptides either with alkylated cysteine residues or with cysteine residues replaced with alanine are still strongly antimicrobial. |
| T10 |
1191-1333 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Full-length peptides either with alkylated cysteine residues or with cysteine residues replaced with alanine are still strongly antimicrobial. |
| T11 |
1334-1490 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Defb14 peptide fragments were also tested for antimicrobial activity, and peptides derived from the N-terminal region display potent antimicrobial activity. |
| T11 |
1334-1490 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Defb14 peptide fragments were also tested for antimicrobial activity, and peptides derived from the N-terminal region display potent antimicrobial activity. |
| T12 |
1491-1660 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, the chemoattractant and antimicrobial activities of beta-defensins can be separated, and both of these functions are independent of intramolecular disulfide bonds. |
| T12 |
1491-1660 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, the chemoattractant and antimicrobial activities of beta-defensins can be separated, and both of these functions are independent of intramolecular disulfide bonds. |
| T13 |
1661-1783 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These findings are important for further understanding of the mechanism of action of defensins and for therapeutic design. |
| T13 |
1661-1783 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These findings are important for further understanding of the mechanism of action of defensins and for therapeutic design. |