Papain

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Used for

EC 3.4.22.2

Broader Terms

cysteine endopeptidase

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Frequently, papain is included in prescription combinations of digestive enzymes to replace what individuals with cystic fibrosis or pancreas conditions cannot produce naturally.
  • 6 Papain, Chymo Chymopapain Papain is a sulfhydryl protease from Carica papaya latex.
  • Papain is used with fetal as well as postnatal brain regions to provide maximal dissociation and viability of neurons.
  • Specifically these are as follows: Papain is potentially dangerous - prolonged contact will damage the skin of workers' hands and in some cases it may cause allergic reactions.
  • Papain is relatively ineffective when used alone as a debriding agent and requires the presence of activators to stimulate its digestive potency.

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