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proteolytic enzyme [¦prōd·ē·ə¦lid·ik ′en‚zīm] (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of protein. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 4) It is believed that the bone erosion, periostitis, and sequestration are the results of a weakening of the bone by proteolytic enzymes within the cyst lining. During autolytic debridement macrophages and endogenous proteolytic enzymes liquefy and spontaneously separate necrotic tissue and eschar, the dry scab, from healthy tissue. Gladase uses papain, a proteolytic enzyme derived from papayas, and urea, a denaturant of proteins, to remove necrotic tissue and liquefy slough in acute wounds, chronic wounds, infected wounds, carbuncles, and burns. |
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