Antimicrobial Peptides intermediate
HCAP 18
hCAP-18 is a cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
hCAP-18 cathelicidin antimicrobial-peptides
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | hCAP-18 |
| Type | Cathelicidin |
| Source | Mammalian |
| Molecular Weight | 5034 Da |
Description
hCAP-18 is a cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Biological Function
This cathelicidin plays important roles in:
- Physiological regulation
- Therapeutic potential
- Research applications
Research Significance
hCAP-18 has been studied extensively for its:
- Mechanism of action
- Structure-activity relationships
- Clinical applications
- Drug development potential
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “hCAP-18” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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