Term Name:	cathelicidin
Synonyms:	cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, cathelicidin antimicrobial peptides, cathelicidins
Definition:	A group of small, cationic polypeptides (consisting of 12-97 amino acids) that are found in humans and other species, including farm animals (E.g. cattle, horses, pigs, sheep etc). They show a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against bacteria, enveloped viruses and fungi.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:81578]  ( EBI )