What is another word for elastase?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈaste͡ɪs] (IPA) 
Elastase is a type of enzyme that breaks down elastin, a protein found in connective tissue such as skin and blood vessels. Although there are no true synonyms for the word elastase, there are related terms that refer to enzymes that play similar roles in biological processes. For example, collagenase is an enzyme that breaks down collagen, another type of connective tissue protein. Meanwhile, protease refers to a broad category of enzymes that digest proteins in general, including elastin. Other related terms include metalloproteinases, which require metal ions to function, and serine proteases, which contain a specific amino acid residue in their active site.
