LL-37

Research

LL-37 (Cathelicidin Antimicrobial Peptide)

Aliases
hCAP-18 fragment, Cathelicidin
Administration
Topical (research), Subcutaneous injection (research)

Research and regulatory

Development stage

Extensively studied preclinically for antimicrobial and wound-healing properties; early-phase research for topical/wound applications.

Legal and regulatory

Unscheduled research compound; not FDA approved.

Side effects

Limited data on human side effects; topical irritation possible