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CAS 9004-07-3

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Chymotrypsin

Description:
Chymotrypsin is a serine protease enzyme that plays a crucial role in the digestive system by catalyzing the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins, particularly those adjacent to aromatic amino acids like phenylalanine, tryptophan, and tyrosine. It is produced in the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it aids in protein digestion. Chymotrypsin is synthesized as an inactive precursor, chymotrypsinogen, which is activated by proteolytic cleavage. The enzyme operates optimally at physiological pH and temperature, exhibiting a high specificity for its substrates. Structurally, chymotrypsin consists of three polypeptide chains linked by disulfide bonds, forming a characteristic globular shape that is essential for its catalytic activity. In addition to its digestive function, chymotrypsin has applications in biochemistry and molecular biology, including protein analysis and modification. Its activity can be influenced by various factors, including pH, temperature, and the presence of inhibitors or activators. Overall, chymotrypsin is a vital enzyme with significant biological and practical importance.
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Synonyms:
  • ?-Chymotrypsin, USP Grade alpha-Chymotryspsin, Bovine, USP Grade
  • A-chymotrypsin from human pancreas
  • A-chymotrypsin sequencing grade
  • A-chymotrypsin type I-S from bovine*pancreas
  • A-chymotrypsin type ii from bovine*pancreas
  • A-chymotrypsin type iv-S from bovine*pancreas
  • A-chymotrypsin type vi
  • Alpha chymar
  • Alpha-Chymotrypsin Fr.Bov.Pancr.Free Of
  • Alpha-chymar ophth
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