Ficain (or ficin) is an enzyme which is derived from figs1.
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficin
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Hi We worked about extraction of ficin .The PI of ficin is 9.1
Zhalehjoo
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The combination of ascorbic acid, Cu2 ions and oxygen results in
permanent ficin inactivation. Egg whites from certain fowl, such as
chicken or quail carry this inhibitor of ficin too.
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Ficin is a tree trunk latex substance. It has a chemical content
that can be use to treat intestinal worms, however, there is no
study yet if it is safe to take it in orally.