Pepsin

Pepsin is a digestive protease released by the chief cells in the stomach that functions to degrade food proteins.

Related Topics:
Digestive - Protease - Chief cell - Stomach - Protein

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According to American Heritage Dictionary, pepsin derives from the Greek word pepsis, meaning digestion (peptein: to digest).

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American Heritage Dictionary - Greek

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Pepsin was discovered by Theodor Schwann in 1836. It was the first animal enzyme to be discovered.

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Theodor Schwann - 1836

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