18 kDa cationic antimicrobial protein,Antibacterial peptide LL-37,Antibacterial protein FALL-39,CAMP,CAMP,CAP 18,CAP-18,CAP18,Cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide,Cathelin-like protein,Cathelin-related antimicrobial peptide,CATHL3,Cationic antimicrobial protein,18-KD,CLP,Cnlp,Cramp,CRAMP,mouse,homolog of,FALL 39,FALL-39 peptide antibiotic,FALL39,hCAP 18,hCAP-18,hCAP18,HSD26,LL37,MCLP,Peptide antibiotic,PR-39,porcine,homolog of,This gene encodes a member of an antimicrobial peptide family, characterized by a highly conserved N-terminal signal peptide containing a cathelin domain and a structurally variable cationic antimicrobial peptide, which is produced by extracellular proteolysis from the C-terminus. In addition to its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities, the encoded protein functions in cell chemotaxis, immune mediator induction, and inflammatory response regulation.