protease
Peptide bond breaker
A protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins by cleaving the bonds between amino acids.
Proteases occur throughout nature and serve vital roles in digestion, immune response, and cellular regulation.
Digestive proteases like pepsin and trypsin break down dietary protein in the gut.
Gastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- trypsinPancreatic digestive protease
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- gastric juiceStomach's dissolving secretion
stomach acid · duodenum · food processing · nutrient absorption · meat tenderizer · rennet
Enzyme region binding substrates
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- peptide bondAmino acid connection
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- cleavageTendency to split cleanly
zymogen · inhibitor · specificity · proenzyme · autolysis
Digestive organelle in cells
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- degradationDecline in condition
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- secretory pathwayCellular protein trafficking system
endoplasmic reticulum · Golgi apparatus · intracellular · recycling · quality control
Drug relaxing blood vessels
- blood clottingPlatelets forming solid mass
- thrombinSerine protease enabling coagulation
- plasminClot-dissolving blood enzyme
- anticoagulantSubstance preventing blood clots
viral replication · antiviral · hypertension · inflammation · wound healing
Chemical cleaning agent
- cheese makingCrafting curds from milk
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- food industryCommercial edible goods sector
biofuel · waste treatment · meat processing · dairy industry · stain removal · thermostable
pepsin
Gastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- trypsinPancreatic digestive protease
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
gastric juice · stomach acid · duodenum · food processing · nutrient absorption · meat tenderizer · rennet
active site
Enzyme region binding substrates
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- peptide bondAmino acid connection
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
cleavage · zymogen · inhibitor · specificity · proenzyme · autolysis
lysosome
Digestive organelle in cells
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- degradationDecline in condition
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
secretory pathway · endoplasmic reticulum · Golgi apparatus · intracellular · recycling · quality control
ACE inhibitor
Drug relaxing blood vessels
- blood clottingPlatelets forming solid mass
- thrombinSerine protease enabling coagulation
- plasminClot-dissolving blood enzyme
anticoagulant · viral replication · antiviral · hypertension · inflammation · wound healing
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- cheese makingCrafting curds from milk
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- bakingCooking with dry heat
food industry · biofuel · waste treatment · meat processing · dairy industry · stain removal · thermostable