CAMP, Official Symbol CAMPprovided by HGNC Official Full Name cathelicidin antimicrobial peptideprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:1472 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000164047 MIM:600474; AllianceGenome:HGNC:1472 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status VALIDATED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as LL37; CAP18; CRAMP; HSD26; CAP-18; FALL39; FALL-39 Summary This gene encodes a member of an antimicrobial peptide family, characterized by a highly conserved N-terminal signal peptide containing a cathelin domain and a structurally variable cationic antimicrobial peptide, which is produced by extracellular proteolysis from the C-terminus. The protein plays an important role in innate immunity defense against viruses. In addition to its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities, the encoded protein functions in cell chemotaxis, immune mediator induction, and inflammatory response regulation. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2021] Annotation information Note: This gene has been reviewed for its involvement in coronavirus biology, and is involved in immune response or antiviral activity. Expression Restricted expression toward bone marrow (RPKM 591.5) See more Orthologs mouse all