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elastase [i′la‚stās] (biochemistry) An enzyme which acts on elastin to change it chemically and render it soluble. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Inhaled porcine pancreatic elastase causes bronchoconstriction via a bradykinin-mediated mechanism. These cells use the enzyme neutrophil elastase to tear up the microbes' membranes. Production of a protease and elastase appears to be important in the pathogenesis of S. |
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