LL-37: Unveiling the Chemical Blueprint of a Key Human Antimicrobial Peptide

LL-37 is a critical component of the human innate immune system, functioning as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptide (AMP). It plays vital roles in host defense against pathogens, inflammation, and wound healing, making it a subject of intense therapeutic interest. Understanding its precise molecular structure and properties is fundamental for developing therapeutic strategies based on this endogenous peptide, addressing a key knowledge gap in its foundational characterization.