Has antibacterial activity against the Gram-positive bacterium L.lactis (MIC=25 uM). Lacks antibacterial activity against the Gram-negative bacteria E.cloacae and E.coli, and against the Gram-positive bacteria B.cereus, E.faecalis, L.innocua, M.luteus, S.aureus, S.epidermidis and S.uberis. Does not inhibit the formation of NO by neuronal nitric oxide synthase. Expressed by the skin glands.