Elafin
Synonyms
Antileukoproteinase, Skin-Derived
Inhibitor WAP3, Protease
Peptidase Inhibitor 3, Skin derived
Peptidase Inhibitor 3, Skin-derived
Protease Inhibitor 3, Skin derived
Protease Inhibitor 3, Skin-derived
Protease Inhibitor WAP3
Skin Derived Antileukoproteinase
Skin-Derived Antileukoproteinase
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.