Protease

From CAMEO
Revision as of 07:13, 24 July 2013 by (username removed)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

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.

Other Properties

Soluble in water.

CAS 9036-06-0

Hazards and Safety

Sigma Chemical: MSDS

Authority

  • Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998

Retrieved from "https://cameo.mfa.org/index.php?title=Protease&oldid=24758"