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It means an enzyme capable of broad specificity protein hydrolysis over a wide pH range. Typically used as a meat tenderizer and in pet food production. Learn more on the Creative Enzymes website.
Kiko Garcia
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∙ 10y agoThe word "papain" is an enzyme that is present in papaya and mountain papaya. Papain is used as a home remedy for such things as bee stings, yellow jacket stings, and mosquito bites.
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Papain is a low-specific proteolytic enzyme contained in carieapapaya. It is widely present in the roots, stems, leaves and fruits of carieapapaya, with the most abundant content in immature latex. Papain belongs to sulfhydryl protease, of which the active site contains cysteine. It has the characteristics of high enzyme activity, good thermal stability and safety. Hence it is widely used in food, medicine, feed, chemical, cosmetic, leather and textile industries.
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What is the origin of the word papaya?
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How does papain affect meat?
Papain effects on meat
Is a mango papain or bromelain?
Mango contains something similar to papain and bromelain.
What type of stain can papain remove from clothing?
Any protein based stain will be disolved by papain enzymes. Answer this question...
What has the author Edward M Scott written?
Edward M. Scott has written: 'Studies on papain ..' -- subject(s): Papain
What is papain found in?
unripe papayas
What role does papain play in the extraction?
Removes proteins by adding a protease. This is usually the enzyme Papain which is commonly found in meat tenderizer.
What is the role of papain in cooking chicken?
A reactant
What fruit is papain found in?
unripe papayas
What role does papain play in the extraction of DNA?
Papain contains protease which is an enzyme that is responsible for removing the proteins in DNA. Which would be the histones, in which DNA is wrapped around
What is the source of propain and bromelain found in commercial meat tenderizer preparation?
Bromelain is from pineapples. Papain (?) is from papayas.
What is a papain?
enzyme from unripe papayas used as a meat tenderizer.
