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Antimicrobial Substances as Components of the Second Line of Defense Flashcards

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causes cytolysis of microbes, promotes phagocytosis, and contributes to inflammation

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Complement System

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protect uninfected host cells from viral infection

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Interferons

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inhibit the growth of certain bacteria by reducing the amount of available iron

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Iron-binding proteins

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inhibit cell wall synthesis, form pore in the plasma membrane that causes lysis; and destroy DNA and RNA

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Antimicrobial peptides

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