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