LL-37
Human cathelicidin peptide
LL-37 is an endogenous antimicrobial peptide studied in innate immunity, membrane disruption, chemotaxis, biofilm biology, inflammation, wound models, and host-defense signaling.
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Form
Lyophilized
Available strengths
5 mg
Research class
Immune & Cytokine Signaling
Evidence grade
Level IV
Predominantly animal and cellular evidence
Scientific overview
LL-37 is an endogenous antimicrobial peptide studied in innate immunity, membrane disruption, chemotaxis, biofilm biology, inflammation, wound models, and host-defense signaling.
Mechanism under investigation
Can interact with microbial membranes and multiple host receptors and nucleic acids, producing context-dependent antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effects.
Research evidence summary
Predominantly preclinical with limited translational research.
Level IV, Predominantly preclinical
Key research limitations
Effects are highly concentration-, environment-, and cell-type-dependent. Pro-inflammatory and cytotoxic activity can occur alongside antimicrobial effects.
Safety & toxicology context
Potential concerns include cytotoxicity, hemolysis, inflammatory activation, immunogenicity, and poorly characterized systemic effects.
Regulatory & development status
No FDA-approved LL-37 drug product; FDA has identified safety-information gaps for compounded LL-37.
Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.
Available research formats
- LL-37, 5 mgLyophilized
Lot documentation
Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.
Curated references
External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.
Editorial provenance
- Last scientific review
- June 2026
- Literature search through
- June 2026
- Regulatory review status
- Pending counsel approval
Persistent disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.