papainase

papainase
\\-ə̇ˌnās, -āz\ noun (-s)
Etymology: papain + -ase
: any of several proteinases (as papain, ficin, bromelin) that are found in plants, are activated by reducing agents (as cysteine, glutathione), and are inactivated by oxidizing agents (as hydrogen peroxide, iodine) toward which other proteinases are stable

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  • papainase — pa·pa·in·ase pə pā ə .nās, pə pī ə , .nāz n any of several proteases (as papain, ficin, and bromelain) that are found in plants, are activated by reducing agents (as cysteine or glutathione), and are inactivated by oxidizing agents (as hydrogen… …   Medical dictionary

  • papainase — pa·pa·in·ase …   English syllables

  • papain, papainase — A cysteine endopeptidase, or a crude extract containing it, obtained from papaya latex. It has esterase, thiolase, transamidase, and transesterase activities, and is used as a protein digestant, meat tenderizer, and to prevent adhesions. It had… …   Medical dictionary

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