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Preferred term

Trypsin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A serine endopeptidase that is formed from TRYPSINOGEN in the pancreas. It is converted into its active form by ENTEROPEPTIDASE in the small intestine. It catalyzes hydrolysis of the carboxyl group of either arginine or lysine. EC 3.4.21.4.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Tripcellim

In other languages

  • French

  • Alpha-trypsine
  • Bêta-trypsine

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M4SNL980-M

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