loading...| Preferred Name | Bromelains | |
| Synonyms |
Pineapple Protease EC 3.4.22.33 Ananase BROMELAINS Bromelain Bromelains Bromelase Extranase bromelain |
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| Definitions |
A proteolytic enzyme obtained from the pineapple plant that cleaves sulfhydryl groups. The enzyme is adsorbed intact through the gastrointestinal tract and has demonstrated therapeutic benefit. Bromelain has the ability to modulate cytokines, and has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity, immune response activity, and fibrinolytic activity. |
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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C28134 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
An enzyme found in pineapples that breaks down other proteins, such as collagen and muscle fiber, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used as a meat tenderizer in the food industry. |
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| CAS_Registry |
9001-00-7 |
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| code |
C28134 |
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| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C176424 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C173381 |
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| Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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| DEFINITION |
A proteolytic enzyme obtained from the pineapple plant that cleaves sulfhydryl groups. The enzyme is adsorbed intact through the gastrointestinal tract and has demonstrated therapeutic benefit. Bromelain has the ability to modulate cytokines, and has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity, immune response activity, and fibrinolytic activity. |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
U182GP2CF3 |
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| FULL_SYN |
Pineapple Protease EC 3.4.22.33 Ananase BROMELAINS Bromelain Bromelains Bromelase Extranase bromelain |
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| label |
Bromelains |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Bromelain |
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| NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID |
459959 |
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| NSC Number |
163804 |
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| PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID |
459959 |
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| PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID |
459959 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Bromelains |
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C28134 |
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| Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein Pharmacologic Substance Enzyme |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0006217 |
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| subClassOf |