The ELANE gene provides instructions for making a protein called neutrophil elastase. This protein is found in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in inflammation and in fighting infection. When the body starts an immune response to fight an infection, neutrophils release neutrophil elastase. This protein then modifies the function of certain cells and proteins to fight the infection.
Other Names
bone marrow serine protease; ELA2; elastase-2; ELNE_HUMAN; granulocyte-derived elastase; NE; neutrophil elastase
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Identifiers
- NCBI Gene: 1991
- OMIM: 130130
Source: MedlinePlus Genetics, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
