Defensins function to destroy bacterial membranes, viral extracellular structures and fungi. 

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Antimicrobial Peptides/Molecules

Parham, P. (2009). Vaccination to Prevent Infectious Disease. In 1145902806 862124677 J. Foltin (Ed.), The Immune System (3rd ed., pp. 62-65). New York, New York: Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group.

The Immune System

Sebaceous glands secrete sebum which contains lactic acid and fatty acids to dissolve bacterial membranes. 

Lactic Acid

Defensins

Lysozymes are enzymatic proteins that degrade bacterial cell walls.

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