Has antibacterial activity against a wide spectrum of Gram-positive bacteria including B.cereus (MIC=25 uM), E.faecalis (MIC=100 uM), L.lactis (MIC=12 uM), L.innocua (MIC=50 uM), M.luteus (MIC=25 uM), S.aureus (MIC=12 uM), S.epidermidis (MIC=25 uM) and S.uberis (MIC=25 uM). Lacks antibacterial activity against the Gram-negative bacteria E.cloacae and E.coli. Inhibits the formation of NO by neuronal nitric oxide synthase with an IC(50) of 12.4 uM. Expressed by the skin glands.