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elafin   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 12035

Synonyms: cementoin | trappin-2
Immunopharmacology Ligand
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
Peptide Sequence Click here for help
MRASSFLIVVVFLIAGTLVLE