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OnePin Peptide Library · Immune

Immune Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide Not FDA-approved · investigational

LL-37

Cathelicidin · LL37 · hCAP-18

Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptideInnate immune defense peptideMembrane-disrupting antimicrobial37-amino acid alpha-helical peptide

LL-37 is the only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, a 37-amino acid peptide cleaved from the precursor protein hCAP18 by proteinase 3. It is a key component of the innate immune system, produced by neutrophils, macrophages, epithelial cells, and mast cells in response to infection. LL-37 directly kills bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses through membrane disruption, while also modulating immune cell recruitment, wound healing, and inflammatory signaling. It represents a naturally occurring antibiotic peptide that pathogens have difficulty developing resistance to due to its membrane-targeting mechanism.

Quick Start
Route
SubQ injection
Start low
100-200 mcg daily
Frequency
Daily or as needed
Timing
No fasting required

Can be taken any time. Short courses (2-4 weeks) for infections. Pin alone or with limited safe compounds only.

Start here. Every protocol below is ordered lowest-first. Begin at the smallest effective dose, hold about a week to assess tolerance, and step up only if needed.

Tiered Protocols · lowest first
Quick Start
Conservative start
100-200 mcg daily · SubQ injection · Daily or as needed
Lowest starting point. Hold about a week to assess tolerance before stepping up.
100-200 mcg daily
Daily or as needed
Expert
Antimicrobial / Biofilm Disruption
100-200 mcg · SubQ · Daily
in vitro · Overhage et al. 2008 (Infect Immun, 76:4176-4182)
100-200 mcg
Daily
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How it works

LL-37 adopts an amphipathic alpha-helical structure that inserts into microbial membranes, creating pores that disrupt membrane integrity and kill pathogens. This mechanism is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. Beyond direct killing, LL-37 recruits immune cells to infection sites (chemotaxis), modulates inflammatory cytokine production, neutralizes bacterial endotoxin (LPS), promotes angiogenesis and wound healing, and disrupts bacterial biofilms that protect chronic infections.

LL-37 adopts an amphipathic alpha-helical structure that inserts into microbial membranes, creating pores that disrupt membrane integrity and kill pathogens. This mechanism is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and enveloped viruses. Beyond direct killing, LL-37 recruits immune cells to infection sites (chemotaxis), modulates inflammatory cytokine production, neutralizes bacterial endotoxin (LPS), promotes angiogenesis and wound healing, and disrupts bacterial biofilms that protect chronic infections.

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What to expect

Early
Days 1–7

Days 1-7: Immune augmentation begins. Most relevant during active infection.

Mid
Weeks 2–4

Weeks 2-4: Chronic infection support. Biofilm disruption effects accumulate.

Later
Weeks 4–12

Short courses typical. Extended use not standard.

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Evidence

HumanModerate
AnimalPresent
In-vitroStrong
2013The Human Cathelicidin Antimicrobial Peptide LL-37 as a Potential Treatment for Polymicrobial Infected Wounds · Duplantier AJ, van Hoek ML, Frontiers in Immunology ↗review
2011Wound healing activity of the human antimicrobial peptide LL37 · Ramos R et al, Peptides ↗peer reviewed
2003The cathelicidin anti-microbial peptide LL-37 is involved in re-epithelialization of human skin wounds and is lacking in chronic ulcer epithelium · Heilborn JD et al, Journal of Investigative Dermatology ↗peer reviewed
2008In vitro and in vivo wound healing-promoting activities of human cathelicidin LL-37 · Carretero M et al, Journal of Investigative Dermatology ↗peer reviewed
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The honest take

Natural antibiotic

Confirmed. LL-37 directly kills pathogens through membrane disruption. Resistance development is difficult because mechanism targets fundamental membrane structure.

Biofilm disruption
Supported

Confirmed in vitro and animal models. Relevant for chronic infections with biofilm component.

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Interactions & stacking

What's safe to combine, and what belongs in a separate pin.

Safe & synergistic

BPC-157LL-37 antimicrobial + BPC tissue repair
TB-500LL-37 antimicrobial + TB systemic repair
GHK-CuNon-overlapping mechanisms
KPVLL-37 antimicrobial + KPV anti-inflammatory

Keep separate

CJC-1295 with DACDAC maleimide reactivity concern.
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Side effects & safety

Commonly reported

  • Injection site irritation
  • Mild redness

Less common & notes

  • LL-37 is endogenously produced.
  • At high concentrations, antimicrobial peptides can theoretically be cytotoxic to host cells.
  • Stick to standard dosing ranges.
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Pharmacokinetics

Illustrative plasma concentration · 24 h
Half-life
0.5h
Peak · Tmax
0.15h
Elimination
2.5h
Activity
6-12 hours (antimicrobial and immune signaling effects)

Storage. Standard BAC water 2-8C. Stable for 28 days. Protect from light.

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Regulatory status

Not FDA-approved as injectable. Available as research peptide. WADA status not specifically listed.

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