Papain

Medical Dictionary -> Papain

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.


© MedicalDictionaryweb.com 2012 | Contact Us | Terms of Use | Teeth Whitening | Low Carb Foods and Diets