Disclosed are .beta.-lactams of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is a chromogenic or fluorogenic substituted aryl or heteroaryl, which are specific inhibitors of Human leukocyte elastase (HLE). Upon contact with HLE these compounds are cleaved to form a chromogenic or fluorogenic species which may be readily measured by the assay disclosed herein. The assay thus provides a means for direct measurement of the amount of active HLE in a body fluid or other sample.
本发明涉及一种公式I的.beta.-内酰胺,其中X是具有色素或荧光基团的取代芳基或杂环芳基,是人类白细胞
弹性蛋白酶(HLE)的特异性
抑制剂。这些化合物在接触HLE时会被切割形成一种色素或荧光物种,可以通过此处披露的测定方法轻松测量。因此,该测定方法提供了一种直接测量体液或其他样品中活性HLE数量的手段。