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PAPAIN is naturally occurring enzyme, obtained from latex of fruit of papaya (Carica papaya Latex).
PAPAIN
PAPAIN is naturally occurring enzyme, obtained fromlatex of fruit of Papaya(Carica papaya Latex). The enzyme Papain is obtained by drying Papaya latex by suitable method like sun drying, tray drying, spray drying etc. Spray drying gives a fine powder, which dissolves easily in water to provide a solution of high proteolytic activity.
The crude Papain obtained from the crude latex is extracted,filtered,concentrated and finally spray dried into a very fine & soluble powder. All processing of Papain is carried out in aseptic conditions to suit for the pharmaceutical applications.
Papain is a mixture of proteolytic Enzymes derived from the juice of the unripe fruit of the tropical plant Caroica papaya, commonly known as papaya. Papain hydrolyzes Proteins to form oligopeptides and amino acids.
Activity:
The activity of papain is expressed in Tyrosin Units (TU/mg).The assay of papain activity is based on the hydrolysis of casein.
Mode of Action:
Papain is a proteolytic (protein degrading) enzyme, characterized by the ability to hydrolyze large proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. It's broad substrate specificity and ability to hydrolyze small peptides as well as large proteins make Papain an ideal enzymatic supplement.
Papain has a mild, soothing effect on the stomach and is and excellent aid for protein digestion.
Applications of Papain:
Papain is used as an effective digestive aid.
Papain helps in digestion of protein in the diet.This digestive activity has been used in cases of gastric discomfort where a sense of fullness, pain or nausea may be present after meals.
Papain is widely used for replacement therapy in pathological conditions in which the concentration of bile acids in upper intestine is low such as biliary fistula, diseaseof the ileum, and hepatic or extra hepatic cholestasis.
Papain is an excellent fibrinolytic and caseionolytic enzyme, which in combination with Amylase and Lipase proves to be a formidable digestive aid.
Papain may be administered in acid solution to increase the digestive power of gastric juices, particularly where there is a deficiency of pepsin secretions.
Papain is used as a debriding agent for cleaning of necrotic wounds, ulcers, sinuses and fistulas.
Papain also finds application as an anti inflammatory agent in the treatment of bronchial asthma, bronchitis and thrombophlebitis.
Papain can be used as meat tenderizer.
Papain is useful in juice and beer clarification.
| CAS No.: 9001-73-4 | Place of Origin: Karnataka India | Type: Enzyme Preparations |
| Brand Name: Papain | Yellow: Powder | Purity: min 99% |