Molecular weight (DA)
14kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
SLPI Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
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. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2014],
Function
disease:The pathologies of several chronic and acute diseases of the respiratory tract involve an imbalance between the proteases of cells involved in inflammatary responses and the inhibitors of these proteases. The inflammation-mediated release of neutrophil elastase in the lungs of patients whose levels of active alpha-1-antiprotease are compromised by genetic background, cigarette smoking, air pollutants, or a combination of all three can result in severe lung damage and a decreased lifespan. The relatively small size of this protein, its lack of glycosylation and its stability make this protein a candidate for use as a therapeutic agent in diseases mediated by leukocyte elastase-antielastase imbalances.,function:Acid-stable proteinase inhibitor with strong affinities for trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, and cathepsin G. May prevent elastase-mediated damage to oral and possibly other
Gene Name
SLPI WAP4 WFDC4
Protein name
Antileukoproteinase (ALP) (BLPI) (HUSI-1) (Mucus proteinase inhibitor) (MPI) (Protease inhibitor WAP4) (Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor) (Seminal proteinase inhibitor) (WAP four-disulfide core
Human protein sequence Database
P03973
Mouse protein sequence database
P97430
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Secreted .
Tissue expression
Detected in blood plasma (PubMed:24352879). Detected in bone marrow myeloid cells (PubMed:24352879). Detected in airway sputum (PubMed:2039600). Detected in parotid gland secretions (PubMed:3462719). Detected in seminal plasma (at protein level) (PubMed:3485543). Detected in uterus cervix (PubMed:3533531).