Papain

Papain is a protease enzyme () present in papaya which is useful in tenderizing meat and other proteins. Its utility is in breaking down the tough meat fibers and has been utilized for thousands of years in its native South America. It is sold as a component in powdered meat tenderizer available in most supermarkets. It is also sold as a dietary supplement to remedy indigestion. Papain, made into a paste, is also a home remedy treatment for jellyfish and possibly stingray wounds, breaking down the toxins in the venom.

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Protease: Proteases (proteinases, peptidases or proteolytic enzymes) are enzymes which break peptide bonds of proteins. The process is called proteolytic cleavage. They use a molecule of water for this and are thus classified as hydrolases....

Enzyme: An enzyme (from Greek ?nsimo (??????), formed by ?n = at or in and simo = leaven or yeast) is a protein that catalyzes, or speeds up, a chemical reaction....

Papaya: The papaya, also known as mamao, tree melon, or pawpaw (not to be confused with the true pawpaw), is the fruit of the tree Carica papaya, in the genus Carica. Originally from southern Mexico, Central America and northern South America, the papaya is now cultivated in most tropical countries....

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Wife and Daughter Think of Papa in the Trenches and Hope That He Will Return Safe and Sound