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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. |
== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
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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 |
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Hazards and Safety
Sigma Chemical: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Teri Hensick, contributed information, 1998