Wiedow et al., Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1991
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Elafin , a human skin derived inhibitor of human leukocyte elastase , was tested for inhibitory activity against proteinase 3, an elastin degrading proteinase of neutrophils
Renesto et al., Blood 1993
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In fact, Elafin , a specific HLE inhibitor , when added to the PMN-platelet cooperation system triggered by N-formyl-Met-Leu-Phe, prevented platelet activation within the same range of concentrations as for inhibition of HLE activity