LL-37
Infections, wound healingYour body's own antimicrobial weapon. Fights bacteria, breaks up biofilms, helps wounds heal.
In Plain English
Your immune system's first line of defense — kills harmful bacteria and helps repair the damage they cause.
What Researchers Have Studied It For
+Fighting bacterial infections
+Breaking up biofilms
+Wound healing
+Immune defense
+Skin healing
Studied for
Published Research
LL-37 the only human cathelicidin
Biochim Biophys Acta (2006)
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