Has antibacterial activity against the Gram-positive bacteria L.lactis (MIC=25 uM) and S.uberis (MIC=50 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 and S.epidermidis. Inhibits the formation of NO by neuronal nitric oxide synthase with an IC(50) of 2.4 uM. Expressed by the skin glands.