serpin

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serpin /ser·pin/ (ser´pin) any of a superfamily of inhibitors of serine proteinase, found in plasma and tissues; all are homologous single-chain glycoproteins targeting specific serine proteinases involved in coagulation, complement activation, fibrinolysis, inflammation, and tissue remodeling.

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