Pancreatic Elastase

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.

Also Known As:

Elastase; Pancreatopeptidase; Elastase I; Pancreatic Elastase I; Elastase I, Pancreatic; Elastase, Pancreatic

Enzymes and Coenzymes: 1
- Enzymes: 155591
  - Hydrolases: 2206
    - Peptide Hydrolases: 24289
      - Serine Proteases: 3808
        Serine Endopeptidases: 11
        Pancreatic Elastase: 3912
      - Endopeptidases: 643
        Serine Endopeptidases: 11
        Pancreatic Elastase: 3912

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