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 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11807545 https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0781735149 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15638771 ]
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Term relations
- production of molecular mediator of immune response
- part of some antimicrobial humoral immune response mediated by antimicrobial peptide