| id | GO:0002775 Detailed information |
|---|---|
| name | antimicrobial peptide production |
| namespace | biological_process |
| def | "The synthesis or release of an antimicrobial peptide during an immune response, resulting in an increase in intracellular or extracellular levels. Such peptides may have protective properties against bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa." [GOC:add, ISBN:0781735149 "Fundamental Immunology", PMID:11807545, PMID:15638771] |
| is_a | GO:0002440 ! production of molecular mediator of immune response |
| relationship | part_of GO:0019730 ! antimicrobial humoral response |