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Immune Modulator

LL-37

Also known as: Cathelicidin

LL-37 is the only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide — a 37-amino-acid peptide (starting with two leucines) cleaved from the hCAP-18 precursor. It has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and immunomodulatory roles, but is also implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases including psoriasis, rosacea, and lupus. Not FDA-approved; research-use only.

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🇺🇸 Glacier Aminos 99

Highest Merit Score (99) of 21 scored sellers

$4.90/mg

$24.49 · 5mg · 99.0% purity

1 COA
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🇺🇸 Simple Peptide 85

Lowest $/mg among scored sellers

$5.40/mg

$54.00 · 10mg · 99.9% purity

5 COAs
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Most tested

🇺🇸 Verified Peptides 86

8 independent COAs on file

$13.00/mg

$65.00 · 5mg · 99.8% purity

8 COAs
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Average price

$10.42/mg

Sellers

44

45-day trend

-26.5%

35 of 44 sellers have a current price· 4 stale hidden· 10 unverified hidden

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Compound reference

About LL-37

CAS

154947-66-7

Molecular formula

C205H340N60O53

Sequence

LLGDFFRKSKEKIGKEFKRIVQRIKDFLRNLVPRTES

Typical dose range

100–400 mcg/day subcutaneous

Half-life

~4–6 hours (tissue-dependent; limited formal PK data for native LL-37)

Independent evidence

COAs for LL-37

55 third-party tests across 19 vendors. Each card links to the full report.

All 55 COAs for LL-37 →
Measured purity 91.1%–100.0% across 44 COAs
Measured purity over time
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.38 %
Sep 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by CertaPeptides· batch CP-2608-LLT5

✓ Vendor-published
99.31 %
Sep 2026
Chromate Moderate

For

LL-37

by Ruo Bio· batch LL3-H-003

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.00 %
Sep 2026
Ethos Analytics Strong

For

LL-37

by Glacier Aminos· batch LL5GA-01

✓ Vendor-published
99.81 %
Aug 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by Verified Peptides· batch LL0526030C

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.65 %
Jul 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

LL-37

by Peptide Plugs· batch 175-01-DK

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.60 %
Jun 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

LL-37

by Ion Peptide· batch L375-06092026

✓ Vendor-published
99.83 %
Jun 2026
ILS Laboratories

For

LL-37

by Ion Peptide· batch L375-06092026

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.64 %
May 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited · HPLC

For

LL-37

by Verified Peptides· batch LL05260305C

✓ Vendor-published
99.64 %
May 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by Verified Peptides· batch LL05260305C

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.64 %
May 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by Verified Peptides

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
94.08 %
May 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by Verified Peptides· batch LL025602005C

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
91.08 %
May 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

LL-37

by Real Peptides· batch Black Cap

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.94 %
Mar 2026
Kovera Labs

For

LL-37

by Ion Peptide· batch LL375-03232026

✓ Vendor-published
99.94 %
Mar 2026
Kovera Labs

For

LL-37

by Ion Peptide· batch LL375-03232026

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.96 %
Mar 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

LL-37

by Modern Research Peptides· batch GCEMHK0226

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.50 %
Feb 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-LL371002172026-01

✓ Vendor-published
99.50 %
Feb 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-LL37100217-2026-01

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.47 %
Feb 2026
Vanguard Laboratory Strong

For

LL-37

by Peptidology· batch 1669

✓ Vendor-published
99.04 %
Jan 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

LL-37

by Ruo Bio

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.93 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate · HPLC

For

LL-37

by Simple Peptide· batch L1-05-01162026-J

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.83 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

LL-37

by Southern Aminos· batch LL050126A

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.93 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate · HPLC

For

LL-37

by Simple Peptide· batch LL10-37011220236-J

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.70 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate · HPLC

For

LL-37

by MedGe Peptides· batch LL375LT12

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.70 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate · HPLC

For

LL-37

by MedGe Peptides· batch LL375LT12

Research depth

20 citations indexed for LL-37

All research on LL-37 →

review · 2026

Apoptosis Modulation by LL-37: From Mitochondrial Cell Death to Prosurvival Signaling

This review summarizes current knowledge on the role of human cathelicidin LL-37 in the regulation of apoptosis. LL-37 can modulate programmed cell death pathways, exerting either proapoptotic or antiapoptotic effects depending on various factors, such as cell type and peptide concentration.

Study · 2026

Coordination chemistry and antimicrobial activity of LL-37, its C-terminal fragment, and a peptidomimetic analogue

Human cathelicidin LL-37 is an antimicrobial peptide naturally present in saliva that plays an important role in host defence against bacterial and fungal pathogens. Although LL-37 is known to bind Cu(II) and Zn(II) ions, the corresponding coordination modes have remained unresolved.

review · 2026

LL-37-based oral antimicrobial therapeutics: translational challenges and future directions-a narrative review

LL-37 is an antimicrobial peptide involved in antimicrobial defence, inflammatory regulation, tissue repair, and bone regeneration in the oral cavity. Salivary and gingival crevicular fluid LL-37 levels are associated with disease activity and treatment responses.

review · 2026

LL-37: Biological Mechanisms and Emerging Therapeutic Applications in Intestinal Disease

Human cathelicidin peptide LL-37 is encoded by the CAMP gene and plays a key role in innate immunity. It maintains intestinal homeostasis through antibacterial, immunomodulation, and tissue repair functions.

Study · 2026

LL-37 and citrullinated-LL-37 enhances oxylipins: citrullination attenuates LL-37-mediated COX-2-dependent chemokine response in human bronchial epithelial cells

BACKGROUND: During airway inflammation, chemokines, oxylipins (bioactive lipids) and cationic host defence peptides (CHDP) are enhanced in the lungs. However, the interplay of these molecules in the process of airway inflammation is not fully resolved.

Study · 2026

Salivary cathelicidin LL-37 as a non-invasive biomarker for oral cancer detection

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the predominant form of oral malignancy, with late-stage diagnosis contributing to poor prognosis. Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) often precede OSCC, underscoring the need for early diagnostic biomarkers.