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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papain Papain] is a sulfhydryl or cysteine protease derived from the papaya fruit. Papain has many varied and important commercial uses. It is often used as a meat tenderizer because it can hydrolyze the peptide bonds of collagen, elastin, and actomyosin. It is also used in contact lens solution to remove protein deposits on the lenses. Papain also has many medical uses and is used to treat pain, swelling, and fluid retention following trauma and surgery. More commonly, papain is used as a digestive supplement. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papain Papain] is a sulfhydryl or cysteine protease derived from the papaya fruit. Papain has many varied and important commercial uses. It is often used as a meat tenderizer because it can hydrolyze the peptide bonds of collagen, elastin, and actomyosin. It is also used in contact lens solution to remove protein deposits on the lenses. Papain also has many medical uses and is used to treat pain, swelling, and fluid retention following trauma and surgery. More commonly, papain is used as a digestive supplement. <ref> http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-69-PAPAIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=69&activeIngredientName=PAPAIN </ref> | ||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
