Chromatographically purified from human leukocytes. The neutrophil form of elastase is 218 amino acids long, with two asparagine-linked carbohydrate chains. No detectable amounts of Cathepsin G or MPO. Activity >10 u/ml @ 37 C. Stability > 1 year at 4 C. Aliquot and freeze at -70 C for extended storage.
Gene Name: ELANE
Gene ID: 1991
Swiss-Prot/UniProt ID: P08246
Citations:
1. Luyendyk, J.P et al. (2005) J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 314:1023-1031.
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