Significantly Boosts Immune Function

An overwhelming body of research shows that this antimicrobial peptide regulates various important mechanisms involved in immune function:
1. LL-37 boosts immune function by limiting the damage caused by bacterial products and recruiting immune cells to the site of infection. [1]
2. A cell study found that LL-37 has the ability to inhibit the formation of bacterial biofilms (densely packed communities of microbial cells). [2]
3. A cell study also found that LL-37 may help enhance the immunomodulatory function of human placenta-derived MSCs (pMSCs). [3]
4. A study found that LL-37 was deadly against Staphylococcus aureus, the most common cause of upper respiratory tract infections. [4]
5. LL-37 demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity against eye pathogens (infectious microorganisms). [5]
6. Studies show LL-37 destroys harmful microorganisms by inducing programmed cell death (apoptosis). [6-8]
7. A study found that LL-37 can kill a broad spectrum of bacteria. [9-10]
8. LL-37 boosts immune response by attracting immune cells including T cells, monocytes, neutrophils, and mast cells to the site of infection. [11-12]
9. LL-37 also affects the maturation of dendritic cells (antigen-presenting cells). [13]
10. LL-37 stimulates the production of immune cells such as cytokines, chemokines, and their receptors. [14-15]
11. Higher blood levels of LL-37 were associated with lower risk of death from infection in dialysis patients. [16]