Antimicrobial peptide. Has antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria S.aureus ATCC 29737 and B.subtilis ATCC 6633 as well as against Gram-negative bacteria E.coli ATCC 10536 and K.pneumoniae ATCC 10031. Forms dimers and higher-order oligomers. Contains 3 disulfide bonds. Belongs to the beta-defensin family.