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Elafin

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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.     
Pharmacological Action Protease Inhibitors 		Other names Skin Derived Antileukoproteinase; Protease Inhibitor 3, Skin derived; Peptidase Inhibitor 3, Skin derived; Inhibitor WAP3, Protease; Antileukoproteinase, Skin-Derived; Skin-Derived Antileukoproteinase; Protease Inhibitor WAP3; Protease Inhibitor 3, Skin-derived; Peptidase Inhibitor 3, Skin-derived
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
PI3 protein, human  0   *Elafin.

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