Wewers, M D Alveolar fluid neutrophil elastase activity in the adult respiratory distress syndrome is complexed to alpha-2-macroglobulin. [electronic resource] - The Journal of clinical investigation Oct 1988 - 1260-7 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article ISSN: 0021-9738 Standard No.: 10.1172/JCI113724 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdolescentAdultBronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid--analysisChromatography, GelFemaleHumansMacromolecular SubstancesMaleMiddle AgedNeutrophils--enzymologyPancreatic Elastase--antagonists & inhibitorsRespiratory Distress Syndrome--enzymologySubstrate Specificityalpha 1-Antitrypsin--analysisalpha-Macroglobulins--metabolism