Rabbit anti-Human SLPI Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P03973

Target Species

Human

Target Name

SLPI

Target Full Name

Antileukoproteinase

Target Function

Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor with strong affinities for trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, and cathepsin G. Modulates the inflammatory and immune responses after bacterial infection, and after infection by the intracellular parasite L.major. Down-regulates responses to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Plays a role in regulating the activation of NF-kappa-B and inflammatory responses. Has antimicrobial activity against mycobacteria, but not against salmonella. Contributes to normal resistance against infection by M.tuberculosis. Required for normal resistance to infection by L.major. Required for normal wound healing, probably by preventing tissue damage by limiting protease activity. Together with ELANE, required for normal differentiation and proliferation of bone marrow myeloid cells.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Tissue Specificity

Detected in blood plasma. Detected in bone marrow myeloid cells. Detected in airway sputum. Detected in parotid gland secretions. Detected in seminal plasma (at protein level). Detected in uterus cervix.

Target Research Area

Cardiovascular

Target Synonyms

ALK 1; ALK1; ALP; Antileukoprotease; Antileukoproteinase 1; Antileukoproteinase; Antileukoproteinase1; BLPI; Human seminal protease inhibitor; HUSI 1; HUSI; HUSI I; HUSI-1; MPI; Mucus proteinase inhibitor; Protease inhibitor WAP4; Secretory leukocyte peptidase inhibitor; Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor; Seminal proteinase inhibitor; SLPI; SLPI_HUMAN; WAP four disulfide core domain protein 4; WAP four-disulfide core domain protein 4; WAP4; WFDC4

Target Background

This gene encodes a secreted inhibitor which protects epithelial tissues from serine proteases. It is found in various secretions including seminal plasma, cervical mucus, and bronchial secretions, and has affinity for trypsin, leukocyte elastase, and cathepsin G. Its inhibitory effect contributes to the immune response by protecting epithelial surfaces from attack by endogenous proteolytic enzymes. This antimicrobial protein has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activity.