Mesh term Elafin
Browse to parent terms:Proteinase Inhibitory Proteins, Secretory
Description
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.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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