Proteolytic Enzyme (Noun)
Meaning
Any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a proteolytic enzyme supplement to help the patient's body break down and absorb the proteins from the food.
- Proteolytic enzymes are widely used in the production of bioactive peptides and amino acids in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Papain, a proteolytic enzyme extracted from papaya, is commonly used as a meat tenderizer due to its ability to break down protein fibers.
- Researchers studied the role of proteolytic enzymes in the degradation of proteins in various diseases, including cancer and Alzheimer's.
- The combination of heat and proteolytic enzymes during food processing can result in the loss of essential amino acids and nutritional value.