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Plasma elastase levels in the elderly.

J Chatterjee

    Age and Ageing
    |August 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Plasma elastase levels show no age or sex differences in older adults. However, higher elastase levels are linked to arterial, cardiac, and cerebrovascular diseases, while lower levels indicate malignant conditions like prostate cancer.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Gerontology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine

    Background:

    • Plasma elastase, an enzyme, plays a role in various physiological and pathological processes.
    • Understanding elastase levels in different patient populations is crucial for disease diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate plasma elastase levels in individuals aged 65 and above.
    • To explore correlations between plasma elastase and cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and malignant diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Plasma elastase levels were measured in 190 patients (primarily over 65 years old).
    • Data were analyzed for correlations with age, sex, and specific disease conditions.

    Main Results:

    • No significant age- or sex-related differences in plasma elastase were observed in the elderly cohort.

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  • Elevated elastase levels were associated with arterial, cardiac, and cerebrovascular diseases.
  • Significantly lower elastase levels were found in patients with malignant diseases, particularly prostate carcinoma.

    • Conclusions:

    • Plasma elastase levels do not significantly change with age or sex in individuals over 65.
    • Plasma elastase may serve as a potential biomarker for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and malignant diseases, especially prostate cancer.