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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
Papain is a cysteine hydrolase (EC 3.4.22.2) that is found naturally occurring in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carica_papaya Papaya](''Carica papaya''). Papain is extracted from the latex, leaves and roots of the papaya tree. Thiol proteases like papain are commonly found in different fruits like pineapples, figs, and kiwis. Papain is a protease commonly used for cell isolation, protein structural studies, cleaving antibodies, and various other research techniques. In addition to use in research, it is commonly used in industry to tenderize meats, remove skin from hides, and clean soft contact lenses. | Papain is a cysteine hydrolase (EC 3.4.22.2) that is found naturally occurring in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carica_papaya Papaya](''Carica papaya''). Papain is extracted from the latex, leaves and roots of the papaya tree. Thiol proteases like papain are commonly found in different fruits like pineapples, figs, and kiwis. Proteases are a group of enzymes that cleave peptide bonds of protein molecules. Papain is a protease commonly used for cell isolation, protein structural studies, cleaving antibodies, and various other research techniques. In addition to use in research, it is commonly used in industry to tenderize meats, remove skin from hides, and clean soft contact lenses. | ||
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