antimicrobial proteins

noun
UK /ˌæn.ti.maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/
US /ˌæn.ti.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl ˈproʊ.tiːnz/

Tiny body helpers that fight germs and keep you healthy.

Your body makes antimicrobial proteins to stop bad germs from making you sick.

SYNONYMS

germ-fighting proteinsdefense proteinsantibacterial proteinsimmune proteins

RELATED WORDS

antibodiesenzymeswhite blood cellsimmunitypeptides

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Proteins found in breast milk that protect babies from infections.

Breast milk contains antimicrobial proteins that help newborns stay well.

3. Lab-made proteins used in medicine to kill bacteria on wounds.

Doctors used antimicrobial proteins in the cream to heal the cut.

4. Natural proteins in saliva that keep your mouth clean.

Saliva has antimicrobial proteins that help prevent tooth decay.