Neutrophil Elastase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Neutrophil elastase (267 aa, ~29 kDa) is encoded by the human ELANE gene. This protein plays a role in innate host defense and tissue remodeling.

**Synonyms:** - Bone Marrow Serine Protease - EC 3.4.21.37 - ELANE - Elastase 2 - Elastase 2, Neutrophil - Elastase, Neutrophil Expressed - Granulocyte-Derived Elastase - Human Leukocyte Elastase - Leukocyte Elastate - Medullasin - PMN Elastase - Polymorphonuclear Elastase