Research profile · Immune & Longevity
LL-37
Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide
Available as: 5mg
Overview
The only human cathelicidin, a 37-amino-acid peptide cleaved from the precursor hCAP18.
Mechanism
Disrupts bacterial membranes, neutralises endotoxin and modulates immune responses, including chemotaxis and wound repair.
Research highlights
- Broad antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi and some viruses in vitro.
- Studied for wound healing and biofilm disruption.
Compound data
- Length
- 37 amino acids