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Enzymes as biomarkers of disease

What are some examples of how enzymes can be used as biomarkers of disease? I've already summarised elastase (AS level)
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Original post by MeganMcAlister
What are some examples of how enzymes can be used as biomarkers of disease? I've already summarised elastase (AS level)


Can't think of many, but often if you have too many proteases then this is a sign of chronic inflammation, such as in COPD

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