Has antibacterial activity against the Gram-positive bacteria S.aureus ATCC 25926 (MIC=8 uM), E.faecalis ATCC 29212 (MIC=16 uM), and B.subtilis ATCC 19659 (MIC=8 uM). Has a less potent antibacterial activity against the Gram-negative bacteria E.coli ATCC 25922 (MIC=32 uM), and P.aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (MIC=64 uM). Has antifungal activity against C.albicans ATCC 90028 (MIC=16.7 uM), C.krusei ATCC 6258 (MIC=16.7 uM), C.parapsilosis ATCC 22019 (MIC=67 uM), and C.neoformans ATCC 90012 (MIC=33.5 uM). Has hemolytic activity against human erythrocytes (HC50=18 uM). Expressed by the skin glands.