Elastase is an endopeptidase of the neutrophil which can degrade proteins of the extracellular fibrillar and non fibrillar matrix The levels of this enzyme in CGF increase in experimental gingivitis, as well as in sites with well established periodontal lesions.
Los niveles de esta enzima en FGC aumentan en gingivitis experimental, así como también en sitios con lesiones periodontales establecidas.