
doi: 10.1042/bst021305s
pmid: 8224451
Elastase (E.C.3.4.21.37) constitutes the most important component in the proteolytic enzyme spectrum of neutrophilic granulocytes [ I ] . Elastase is the only enzyme which can hydrolyze insoluble elastin 121. In addition, elastase can hydrolyze several other tissue components including connective tissue macromolecules, plasma proteinase inhibitors and immunoglobulins 131. Under physiological conditions, this enzyme serves the very important function of digesting phagocytic material and inactivating toxic substances 14. 51. Under pathological circumstances, it has been shown that the enzyme may leak into the extracellular spaces
Lung Diseases, Lung Neoplasms, Pancreatic Elastase, Adenocarcinoma, Reference Values, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Biomarkers, Tumor, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Carcinoma, Large Cell, Humans, Carcinoma, Small Cell
Lung Diseases, Lung Neoplasms, Pancreatic Elastase, Adenocarcinoma, Reference Values, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Biomarkers, Tumor, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Carcinoma, Large Cell, Humans, Carcinoma, Small Cell
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