MeSH 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.;
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.