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Peptidase and esterase activities of elastase were each altered separately by the ionic strength of the buffer used. The esterase activity is exerted in a lower ionic strength medium where the peptidase activity is not detected.
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Takahashi, K., Seyama, Y. & Yamashita, S. Ionic strength dependent enzyme activities of elastase. Experientia 36, 39–40 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02003957
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02003957