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Protease are a group of enzymes whose catalytic function is to hydrolyze (breakdown) peptide bonds of proteins; also called proteolytic enzymes or proteinases. Proteases differ in their ability to hydrolyze various peptide bonds. Each type of protease has a specific kind of peptide bonds it breaks. Examples of proteases include: fungal protease, pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, papain, bromelain, and subtilisin.
Proteolytic enzymes breakdown the protein foods to liberate the amino acids needed by the body. Proteolytic enzymes have been used for a long time in various forms of therapy and several clinical studies are indicating their benefits in oncology, inflammatory conditions, blood rheology control, and immune regulation.
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Is protease a white blood cell?
No. A protease is an enzyme (i.e. a chemical), used in the digestion of proteins. White blood cells are called leucocytes and there are several different kinds such as lymphocytes.
What is the function of the Protease in digestion?
Protease is a enzyme designed to break down proteins, and this is just what it's used for in the body.An example being the chemical digestion of food-protein.I.e.: If you eat protein-containing food, like meat, the enzyme protease will cut the proteins of the meat into aminoacids (the buildingblocks of protein) which can then be absorped through the gastrointestinal wall and into the blood-stream.Once in the blood-stream the aminoacids can be used for a variety purposes, including build-up of muscle-tissue.
What enzyme is used in washing powder?
Protease enzymes
Where is protease used?
A protease is an enzyme that helps the process to break down proteins. Any word with -ase at the end is an enzyme. The rest of the word is the substrate or what is acted upon.
Where amylase is made?
Amylase is an enzyme that is made in the mouth of humans. It is specifically found in saliva and is used in digestion.
A drug that is used to treat AIDS by blocking the production of an enzyme?
The drug you are referring to is likely to be a protease inhibitor. Protease inhibitors work by blocking the enzyme necessary for the replication of the virus that causes AIDS, which helps prevent the virus from multiplying and spreading within the body. By inhibiting this enzyme, protease inhibitors are able to slow down the progression of the disease and improve the immune status of individuals with AIDS.
What are the types of enzymes likely to be used in washing powders?
The protease enzyme is used in some washing powders. The protease enzyme usually comes from bacteria like Bacillus licheniformis or Bacillus subtilis and can be produced in fermenters which hold many litres of culture medium and bacteria.
Contains the enzyme used in the first step in digestion?
Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, which is used in the first step of digestion to break down carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
Can you eat something treated with protease?
Yes, protease is an enzyme commonly used in food processing to break down proteins. It is generally considered safe for consumption and does not pose a health risk.
What is an example for enzyme?
This isn't a Drugs and Law question, but protease is one, so is Coenzmye A used in the Krebs' cycle.
What type of digestion is used to break down food particles by enzyme action?
"chemical" or "chemical digestion"
What is a gastric protease?
A gastric protease is an enzyme found in the stomach that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids that can be absorbed by the body. One example of a gastric protease is pepsin, which is produced by the chief cells in the stomach lining and is activated by the acidic environment of the stomach.
