A polymer-bound elastase inhibitor is effective in preventing human neutrophil elastase-induced emphysema.
Lucey
E C
EC
Pulmonary Section, Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center, Massachusetts 02130.
Stone
P J
PJ
Digenis
G A
GA
Snider
G L
GL
D000818:Animals; D002219:Carbamates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006224:Cricetinae; D006801:Humans; D019272:Leukocyte Elastase; D010196:Pancreatic Elastase / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D011108:Polymers / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*
D002219:Carbamates; D011108:Polymers; D010196:Pancreatic Elastase; D019272:Leukocyte Elastase