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Preferred term

Elafin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A secretory proteinase inhibitory protein that was initially purified from human SKIN. It is found in a variety mucosal secretions and is present at high levels in SPUTUM. Elafin may play a role in the innate immunity (IMMUNITY, INNATE) response of the LUNG.

Entry terms

  • Peptidase Inhibitor 3, Skin-derived
  • Protease Inhibitor 3, Skin-derived
  • Protease Inhibitor WAP3
  • Skin-Derived Antileukoproteinase

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • Inhibiteur d'élastase
  • Inhibiteur spécifique d'élastase
  • Protéine SKALP
  • Skin-Derived Antileukoproteinase

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TNLZ6QCK-B

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