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Neutrophil elastase (EC 3.4.21.37, leukocyte elastase, ELANE, ELA2, elastase 2, neutrophil, elaszym, serine elastase) is a serine proteinase in the same family as chymotrypsin and has broad substrate specificity. Secreted by neutrophils and macrophages during inflammation, it destroys bacteria and host tissue.eutrophil elastase (EC 3.4.21.37, leukocyte elastase, ELANE, ELA2, elastase 2, neutrophil, elaszym, serine elastase) is a serine proteinase in the same family as chymotrypsin and has broad substrate specificity. Secreted by neutrophils and macrophages during inflammation, it destroys bacteria and host tissue.
background. A neutrophil is a granulocyte (a type of white blood cell) that is designed to fight off infections and diseases that enter the body. Neutrophils, along with eosinophils and basophils, are members of the polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs).ackground. A neutrophil is a granulocyte (a type of white blood cell) that is designed to fight off infections and diseases that enter the body. Neutrophils, along with eosinophils and basophils, are members of the polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs).