Trypsin

A serine endopeptidase that is formed from TRYPSINOGEN in the pancreas. It is converted into its active form by ENTEROPEPTIDASE in the small intestine. It catalyzes hydrolysis of the carboxyl group of either arginine or lysine. EC 3.4.21.4.

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.656.300.760.895, D08.811.277.656.959.350.895

MeSH Unique ID: D014357

Registry Number: EC 3.4.21.4

Entry Terms:

• Tripcellim
• beta-Trypsin
• beta Trypsin
• Trypure

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Hydrolases
Peptide Hydrolases
Endopeptidases
Serine Endopeptidases
Trypsin

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Hydrolases
Peptide Hydrolases
Serine Proteases
Serine Endopeptidases
Trypsin