Protease

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