Enzyme
trypsin Audio
tryp·sin [ trip-sin ]
Brand Names:
Optase; Revina
Effect:
Dermatologic Activity Alteration; Unknown Physiological Effect
May Treat:
Sunburn; Surgical Wound Dehiscence; Varicose Ulcer; Wound Infection
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to trypsin:
  • Enzyme preparations are products that are used in the histopathology laboratory for the following purposes: (1) To disaggregate tissues and cells already in established cultures for preparation into subsequent cultures (e.g., trypsin); (2) To disaggregate fluid specimens for cytological examination (e.g., papain for gastric lavage or trypsin for sputum liquefaction); (3) To aid in the selective staining of tissue specimens (e.g., diastase for glycogen determination).
    Standard Product Nomenclature
    U.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
  • 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.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • An enzyme secreted by the pancreas that helps digest proteins.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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