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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A group of [ | + | A group of [[enzyme|enzymes]] that catalyze hydrolytic degradation of proteins. Protease breaks the peptide linkages in proteins to form amino acids. Examples of these enzymes are: [[pepsin|pepsin]], [[trypsin|trypsin]], ficin, bromelin, papain, and [[rennin|rennin]]. They are used commercially for meat tenderizers and digestive aids. |
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
| − | + | * BioFire: [https://www.biofiredefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ASAY-PRT-0656_FilmArray_Protease_SDS_ENG.pdf SDS] | |
| − | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | |
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| − | = | + | * Soluble in water. |
| + | * CAS = 9036-06-0 | ||
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
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* Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998 | * Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:56, 22 October 2022
Description
A group of enzymes that catalyze hydrolytic degradation of proteins. Protease breaks the peptide linkages in proteins to form amino acids. Examples of these enzymes are: Pepsin, Trypsin, ficin, bromelin, papain, and Rennin. They are used commercially for meat tenderizers and digestive aids.
Risks
- BioFire: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in water.
- CAS = 9036-06-0
Resources and Citations
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998