ELASTASE
\ɪlˈaste͡ɪs], \ɪlˈasteɪs], \ɪ_l_ˈa_s_t_eɪ_s]\
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a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
By Princeton University
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A protease of broad specificity, obtained from dried pancreas. Molecular weight is approximately 25,000. The enzyme breaks down elastin, the specific protein of elastic fibers, and digests other proteins such as fibrin, hemoglobin, and albumin. EC 3.4.21.36.
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