Definition of Elastases

1. Noun. (plural of elastase) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Elastases

1. elastase [n] - See also: elastase

Lexicographical Neighbors of Elastases

elase
elasipoda
elasmobranch
elasmobranches
elasmobranchiate
elasmobranchiates
elasmobranchii
elasmobranchs
elasmosaurid
elasmosaurids
elasmosaurus
elastance
elastance unit
elastane
elastase
elastases (current term)
elastic
elastic artery
elastic band
elastic band fixation
elastic bandage
elastic bands
elastic bougie
elastic cartilage
elastic cone
elastic device
elastic energy
elastic fibres
elastic lamella
elastic layers of arteries

Literary usage of Elastases

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Ftc Cigarette Test Method for Determining Tar, Nicotine & Carbon edited by Donald R. Shopland (1997)
"Janoff, A. elastases and emphysema: Current assessment of the protease-antiprotease hypothesis. American Review of Respiratory Disease 132: 417-433, 1985. ..."

2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"Because elastic fiber damage is important in the pathogenesis of emphysema, proteases and in particular elastases have been extensively ..."

3. Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress: A Report by DIANE Publishing Company, C. Everett Koop, M.D. (1995)
"JANOFF, A. elastases and emphysema. Current assessment of the protease-antiprotease hypothesis. American Review of Respiratory Disease 132:417—433, 1985. ..."

4. Health Benefits of Smoking Cessation: A Report of the Surgeon General by DIANE Publishing Company (1990)
"GADEK, JE, FELLS, GA, ZIMMERMAN, RL, RENNARD, SI, CRYSTAL, RG Anti- elastases of the human alveolar structures: Implications for the protease-antiprotease ..."

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