elastáz
Elastáz is a protein-digesting enzyme, also known as a protease, that belongs to the serine protease family. It is primarily found in the pancreas and plays a crucial role in the digestion of proteins in the small intestine. Elastáz specifically targets and breaks down elastin, a protein that provides elasticity to connective tissues, blood vessels, and skin.
The human body produces several types of elastáz, with pancreatic elastáz (ELT-1) being the most prominent in
Beyond its digestive function, elastáz also has roles in other physiological processes. It is involved in regulating