Shows antimicrobial activity against M.luteus (MIC=4 uM) and E.coli (MIC=12 uM), as well as against the yeast C.tropicalis (MIC=4 uM) (PubMed:22683678). Shows a pro-inflammatory effect, since the topical application of the protein induces an increase of cellular recruitment characterized by an increase in the number of leukocyte rolling (PubMed:22683678). Does not show hemolytic activity on human erythrocytes (at doses up to 100 uM) (PubMed:22683678). Possible monomer. Secreted in cutaneous mucus. Expressed in mucus-secreting tissues. Belongs to the globin family.