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bromelain
A proteolytic enzyme obtained from the pineapple plant that cleaves sulhydryl groups. The enzyme is adsorbed intact through the gastrointestinal tract and has demonstrated therapeutic benefit. Bromelain has the ability to modulate cytokines, and has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity, immune response activity, and fibrinolytic activity. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

Synonyms:Bromelase
EC 3.4.22.33
Pineapple Enzyme



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