CAS 9001-73-4: Papain

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Papain is a potent enzyme inhibitor that is commonly used in research and various industries. It has the ability to break down proteins and is often used as a digestive aid. Papain can also be found in certain fruits, such as papaya, where it helps with the breakdown of proteins during digestion. This enzyme has many applications, including its use as an ingredient in cellulose inhibitors, which help to reduce the viscosity of certain substances. Additionally, papain has cytotoxic properties and can be used as an antibiotic. Its unique properties have also made it useful for other purposes, such as in electrode fabrication and crystallization processes.

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Stability Hygroscopic Applications Papain is used in the induction of T helper type 2 (Th2) immunity in the genital mucosa. Papain-functionalized gold nanoparticles as heterogeneous biocatalyst for bioanalysis and biopharmaceuticals analysis. Also used in the elucidation of the anti-proliferative activity of bovine blood hydrolyzates towards cancer cells including, lymphoma, breast cancer, hepatocytes and epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells in cultureBiochem/physiol ActionsA cysteine protease that cleaves peptide bonds of basic amino acids, leucine, or glycine.pH optimum 6.0-7.0Also hydrolyzes esters and amides.Papain papaya latex has antifungal activity against C. albicans. It is a cysteine protease that cleaves peptide bonds of basic amino acids, leucine, or glycine.. The pH optimum is 6.0-7.0. Papain hydrol References Oh, J. E.,et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 114, 1188 (2017); Liu, S., et al.: Analytica Chimica Acta, 963, 33 (2017); O'Sullivan, S. M., et al.: Int. J. Food Sci. Technol., 52, 1049 (2017)

Papain is a cysteine protease of the peptidase C1 family. Papain is used in food, pharmaceutical, textile, and cosmetic industries.