1) Dietary supplement
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Bromelain is an extract derived from the stems of pineapples, although it exists in all parts of the fresh plant and fruit, which has many uses. The extract has a history of folk and modern medicinal use. As a supplement, it is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. Bromelain also contains chemicals that might interfere with the growth of tumo...
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An enzyme found in pineapples that breaks down other proteins, such as collagen and muscle fiber, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used as a meat tenderizer in the food industry.
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<enzyme> Thiol proteasefrom pineapple. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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(bro´mә-lān) any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of specific bonds in proteins. Different forms are derived from the fruit (fruit b.) and stem (stem b.) of the pineapple plant, Ananas comosus. As the concentrate bromelains, it is used as an antiinflammatory agent.
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Thiol protease (EC 3.4.22.4) from pineapple.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: brō′mĕ-lān, -lin Definitions: 1. One of a group of peptide hydrolases, all thiol proteinases, obtained from pineapple stems and fruit; used in tenderizing meats and in producing hydrolysates of proteins; orally administered in the treatment of inflammation and edema of soft tissues associated with trau...
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A protein-digesting and milk-clotting enzyme found in pineapple.
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an enzyme, found in pineapple, that breaks down protein and is used as a meat tenderizer. Cf. papain.
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