Associations to the word «Elastase»

Wiktionary

ELASTASE, noun. An endopeptidase enzyme involved in the breakdown of elastin.

Dictionary definition

ELASTASE, noun. A pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin.

Wise words

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