Stimulating effect of neutral proteases on cells in vitro.
Some results concerning the stimulatory effect of proteases on lymphocytes and other cells such as Hela cells and fibroblasts are evaluated. Preliminary evidence indicates that such stimulating factors are indeed released from cells during phagocytosis and can be inhibited by aprotinin. The potential role of such proteases in inflammation is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D002477:Cells / Q000201:enzymology*; D006367:HeLa Cells / Q000201:enzymology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000201:enzymology; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000201:enzymology; D051379:Mice; D008807:Mice, Inbred BALB C; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000166:cytology; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases / Q000502:physiology*; D013154:Spleen / Q000166:cytology
D010447:Peptide Hydrolases