TRYPSIN Definition & Meaning

trypsin

[trip-sin]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Biochemistry.

a proteolytic enzyme of the pancreatic juice, capable of converting proteins into peptone.

trypsin

/ ˈtrɪpsɪn, ˈtrɪptɪk /

noun

an enzyme occurring in pancreatic juice: it catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins to peptides and is secreted from the pancreas in the form of trypsinogen See also chymotrypsin

trypsin

An enzyme that aids digestion by breaking down proteins. It is produced by the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it catalyzes the cleavage of peptide bonds connecting arginine or lysine to other amino acids.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

tryptic adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of trypsin¹

1875–80; irregular < Greek �ٰ�î�� ( is ) friction ( �ٰ�ī́�� ( ein ) to rub + -sis -sis ) + -in ²; so called because first obtained by rubbing the pancreas

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of trypsin¹

C19 tryp- , from Greek tripsis a rubbing, from tribein to rub + _-in ; referring to the fact that it was originally produced by rubbing the pancreas with glycerine

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The motor uses the digestive enzyme trypsin to cut the peptides and convert them into the energy it needs to propel itself.

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Indonesia’s highest Muslim clerical council, the Indonesia Ulema Council, said on its website Friday that the vaccine is “haram” because the manufacturing process uses “trypsin from the pork pancreas.”

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Strict trypsin specificity was required, allowing for up to two missed cleavages.

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Some studies point to α-amylase trypsin inhibitors, or say that people may be benefiting from reduced consumption of insoluble fibre, which is common in whole-grain breads and other cereal products.

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If the prodrugs look promising in the clinic, the company will add a second compound that blocks trypsin activity.

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trypophobia trypsinogen

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