Chymopapain
Definition:
EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.4 Acting on peptide bonds (peptidases) > 3.4.22 Cysteine endopeptidases > 3.4.22.6 chymopapain
Chymopapain is the major endopeptidase of papaya (Carica papaya) latex, with multiple chromatographic forms, and belongs to peptidase family C1 (papain family). Its specificity is similar to that of papain, cleaving a broad range of peptide bonds. In the plant it contributes to latex defense and protein reserve turnover. It was historically used to dissolve herniated intervertebral discs. It features a papain-like catalytic fold.
Chymopapain is the major endopeptidase of papaya (Carica papaya) latex, with multiple chromatographic forms, and belongs to peptidase family C1 (papain family). Its specificity is similar to that of papain, cleaving a broad range of peptide bonds. In the plant it contributes to latex defense and protein reserve turnover. It was historically used to dissolve herniated intervertebral discs. It features a papain-like catalytic fold.
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