elafin

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elafin (Human)

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 12035

Synonyms: cementoin | trappin-2

Compound class: Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat

Comment: Elafin is a protease inhibitor and it is an endogenous antimicrobial peptide. It is a component of the innate immune response and contributes to controlling microbial infection in mucosal surfaces [1,3-6]. Therapeutic potential of elafin and its precursor trappin-2 is discussed by Deraison et al. (2022) [2].

Species: Human

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Immunopharmacology Comments
Elafin is a component of the innate immune response and contributes to controlling microbial infection in mucosal surfaces.

Immunopharmacology Comments

Elafin is a component of the innate immune response and contributes to controlling microbial infection in mucosal surfaces.