Papain

A proteolytic enzyme obtained from Carica papaya. It is also the name used for a purified mixture of papain and CHYMOPAPAIN that is used as a topical enzymatic debriding agent. EC 3.4.22.2.

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.656.262.500.585, D08.811.277.656.300.200.585

MeSH Unique ID: D010206

Registry Number: EC 3.4.22.2

Entry Terms:

• Tromasin

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Hydrolases
Peptide Hydrolases
Cysteine Proteases
Cysteine Endopeptidases
Papain

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Hydrolases
Peptide Hydrolases
Endopeptidases
Cysteine Endopeptidases
Papain