MW 434 Da, Purity >98%. A potent and selective intracellular neutrophil elastase (NE, alpha-1-proteinase) inhibitor. Inhibits human neutrophil elastase (HNE) and is selective over other human serine proteases with IC50 values of 22 nM for HNE, >100 μM for trypsin, cathepsin G and plasmin, >3 μM for chymotrypsin and tissue plasminogen activator.
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Bone marrow serine protease, ELA2, ELANE, ELNE_HUMAN, Elastase 2 neutrophil, Elastase neutrophil expressed, Elastase-2, Granulocyte derived elastase, HLE, HNE, Human leukocyte elastase, Leukocyte elastase, Medullasin, NE, Neutrophil elastase, PMN E, PMN elastase, Polymorphonuclear elastase, SCN1
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Biological function summary
The target plays a significant role in neutrophil-mediated tissue remodeling and host defense. It leads to the breaking down of extracellular matrix components contributing to tissue remodeling and repair. Neutrophil Elastase is part of a complex interplay with other proteases like matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Its activity is regulated by endogenous inhibitors such as alpha-1 antitrypsin to prevent excessive tissue damage.
Pathways
This protease is important in inflammation and immune response pathways. It plays a role in the complement system by activating C5 a component of the complement cascade. It also acts in conjunction with other proteases such as cathepsin G to modulate immune and inflammatory responses. Neutrophil Elastase's role within these pathways is pivotal for the regulation of inflammation and destruction of pathogens.
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Modern rheumatology 30:345-349 PubMed30789095
2019
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Journal of ethnopharmacology 113:312-7 PubMed17689902
2007
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Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters 11:895-8 PubMed11294386
2001
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