trypsin
Definition
Noun An enzyme produced by the pancreas that catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins, breaking them down into smaller polypeptide units. It is a crucial digestive enzyme that functions in the small intestine.
Usage
"Trypsin" is a scientific term used primarily in biology, biochemistry, and medicine. It refers to a specific proteolytic enzyme essential for protein digestion.
Examples
- The experiment required the addition of trypsin to digest the protein sample.
- Trypsin is secreted by the pancreas in an inactive form called trypsinogen.
- A deficiency in trypsin can lead to malabsorption and digestive problems.
Advanced Usage
- Trypsinization: The process of using trypsin, especially to dissociate adherent cells from a culture vessel surface for subculturing.
- The cells were prepared for passage through trypsinization.
- Trypsin inhibitor: A substance that blocks the activity of trypsin, found in some foods like raw soybeans.
- Cooking deactivates the trypsin inhibitor in legumes.
Variants and Related Words
- Trypsinogen (noun): The inactive precursor or zymogen of trypsin.
- Tryptic (adjective): Relating to or resulting from the action of trypsin.
- A tryptic digest of the protein was analyzed.
Synonyms
- Protease
- Peptidase
- Proteinase
Related Phrases / Compound Terms
- Trypsin-chymotrypsin: Often mentioned together as related pancreatic serine proteases.
- Trypsin-like enzyme: Describes an enzyme with functional similarity to trypsin.
Noun
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an enzyme of pancreatic origin; catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to smaller polypeptide units
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