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LL-37: molecular data, studies & sources
LL-37 is catalogued here as a research compound. This profile brings together the molecular source record, selected indexed publications and available supplier comparisons. Evidence for a named substance does not authenticate a commercial product.
Compiled by PeptideTech Editors · Sources checked · Selected bibliography, not a systematic review
Molecular formula, weight & structure
- Molecular formula (MF)
- C205H340N60O53
- Molecular weight (MW)
- 4493 g/mol
- PubChem compound ID
- 16198951
- Record title
- LL-37
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Source: PubChem CID 16198951 · retrieved 2026-09-21

Chemical identifiers and source data
- IUPAC name
- (4S)-5-[[(2S)-6-amino-1-[[(2S,3S)-1-[[2-[[(2S)-6-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-6-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S,3S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-5-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S,3S)-1-[[(2S)-6-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-4-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-5-carbamimidamido-1-[[(2S,3R)-1-[[(2S)-4-carboxy-1-[[(1S)-1-carboxy-2-hydroxyethyl]amino]-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-3-hydroxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxopentan-2-yl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1,4-dioxobutan-2-yl]amino]-5-carbamimidamido-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-3-carboxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxohexan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-5-carbamimidamido-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1,5-dioxopentan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-5-carbamimidamido-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxohexan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-4-carboxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxohexan-2-yl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxohexan-2-yl]amino]-4-[[(2S)-6-amino-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-6-amino-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-4-methylpentanoyl]amino]-4-methylpentanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-carboxypropanoyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]-5-carbamimidamidopentanoyl]amino]hexanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxypropanoyl]amino]hexanoyl]amino]-5-oxopentanoic acid
- InChIKey
- POIUWJQBRNEFGX-XAMSXPGMSA-N
- SMILES
- CC[C@H](C)[C@@H](C(=O)NCC(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(=O)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC2=CC=CC=C2)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N3CCC[C@H]3C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CCCCN)NC(=O)[C@H](CCC(=O)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CCCCN)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H](CCCCN)NC(=O)[C@H](CCCNC(=N)N)NC(=O)[C@H](CC4=CC=CC=C4)NC(=O)[C@H](CC5=CC=CC=C5)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(=O)O)NC(=O)CNC(=O)[C@H](CC(C)C)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(C)C)N
Human and clinical studies
Selected human-study records are shown with their indexed or reviewed study type. Check the original article for the intervention, formulation and controls; the molecule can also be a comparator or measured variable.
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Serum level of cathelicidin LL-37 in patients with active tuberculosis and other infectious diseases.
Majewski K, Agier J, Kozłowska E et al. · Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents · 2017
PMID 28956425
Preclinical research, reviews & other publications
Animal studies, laboratory experiments, reviews and other indexed papers answer different questions. A review is secondary evidence; a case report does not estimate how often an outcome occurs.
- Research publication · design requires review
Vitamin D triggers hCAP18/LL-37 production: Implications for LL-37-induced human osteoblast cytotoxicity.
Aidoukovitch A, Bankell E, Svensson D et al. · Biochemical and biophysical research communications · 2024
PMID 38642493 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149962
- Research publication · design requires review
LL-37, a Multi-Faceted Amphipathic Peptide Involved in NETosis.
Radic M, Muller S · Cells · 2022
PMID 35954305 · DOI: 10.3390/cells11152463
- Research publication · design requires review
LL-37: A Direct Link Between Inflammation and Myocardial Infarction.
Schneider DJ · JACC. Basic to translational science · 2024
PMID 39170953 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2024.05.007
LL-37 supplier sources
Scientific sources describe molecules and experiments. The commercial links below identify recorded supplier packages. A publication or chemical database entry does not verify the seller, purity, sterility or contents of a lot. Some links are affiliate links; see our disclosure.
Compare all LL-37 sizes, forms and supplier prices →
| Supplier | Recorded packages | Example source listing |
|---|---|---|
| Amino ClubUSD | 5mg Vial1 recorded offers | 5mg Vial · $34.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Amino USAUSD | 5mg Vial1 recorded offers | 5mg Vial · $72.00Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Cenexa LabsUSD | 5mg Vial1 recorded offers | 5mg Vial · $89.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Particle PeptidesEUR | 5mg Vial1 recorded offers | 5mg Vial · €79.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
Reference sources & further reading
- PubChem compound record 16198951 — chemical identity and structure.
- Wikipedia: Cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide — Background encyclopedia; not a primary clinical source.
The citations above link directly to publication records. Encyclopedia links are background reading and are not used to establish clinical effectiveness.
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