protease
noun
pro·te·ase
ˈprō-tē-ˌās 
-ˌāz
: any of numerous enzymes that hydrolyze proteins and are classified according to the most prominent functional group (such as serine or cysteine) at the active site
called also proteinase
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Other people require supplemental proteases because their bodies can't produce or release proteases on their own.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
As a protease enzyme, bromelain affects the inflammatory process and may be helpful for asthma, cancer, IBD, and other inflammatory conditions.3 Other phytonutrients, called polyphenols, found in pineapple also influence the inflammatory process.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Earlier studies found that the neurons that lead to itching directly detect allergens that have protease activity.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2024
These proteases break down proteins into shorter chains, called peptides, for the intestine to absorb.2
Here are some of the main proteases found in the body:2
Pepsin: Pepsin is the main protease involved in protein digestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
As a protease enzyme, bromelain affects the inflammatory process and may be helpful for asthma, cancer, IBD, and other inflammatory conditions.3 Other phytonutrients, called polyphenols, found in pineapple also influence the inflammatory process.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Earlier studies found that the neurons that lead to itching directly detect allergens that have protease activity.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2024
These proteases break down proteins into shorter chains, called peptides, for the intestine to absorb.2
Here are some of the main proteases found in the body:2
Pepsin: Pepsin is the main protease involved in protein digestion.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Aug. 2024
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protease
noun
pro·te·ase
ˈprōt-ē-ˌās, -ˌāz
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