protease
noun
pro·te·ase
ˈprō-tē-ˌās 
-ˌāz
: any of numerous enzymes that hydrolyze proteins and are classified according to the most prominent functional group (such as serine or cysteine) at the active site
called also proteinase
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Enzyme supplements such as amylase (for carbohydrates), protease (for proteins), and lipase (for fats) can aid in digestion and reduce symptoms of bloating, gas, and indigestion, especially for individuals with enzyme deficiencies or digestive disorders.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Raw probiotic & enzyme blend: lipase, protease, aspergillopepsin, beta-glucanase, cellulase, bromelain, phytase, lactase, papain, peptidase, pectinase, hemicellulase, xylanase, [lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactobacillus plantarum] (500 million cfu).
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023
That protein—called a protease—has remained mostly unchanged across variants, Mina added.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 29 Sep. 2023
The fungus then uses proteases to digest nematodes that get stuck in its hyphae.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2023
Digestive Enzymes: Enzymes such as amylase and protease aid in breaking down food particles more efficiently, ensuring better nutrient absorption and reducing the appeal of undigested waste.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
Now, in a study of mice and human samples, a team of scientists has found that S. aureus releases an enzyme called V8 protease onto the skin, which helps activate itch-driving neurons.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2023
The Merck pill, which doesn’t affect protease but instead introduces mutational errors through an enzyme called polymerase, initially showed a 50% reduction in hospitalization and death in high-risk unvaccinated people with mild or moderate COVID-19.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 14 Dec. 2021
The drug works differently from vaccines and monoclonal antibody treatments by targeting a different part of the virus, called proteases.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 29 Sep. 2023
Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Raw probiotic & enzyme blend: lipase, protease, aspergillopepsin, beta-glucanase, cellulase, bromelain, phytase, lactase, papain, peptidase, pectinase, hemicellulase, xylanase, [lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactobacillus plantarum] (500 million cfu).
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023
That protein—called a protease—has remained mostly unchanged across variants, Mina added.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 29 Sep. 2023
The fungus then uses proteases to digest nematodes that get stuck in its hyphae.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2023
Digestive Enzymes: Enzymes such as amylase and protease aid in breaking down food particles more efficiently, ensuring better nutrient absorption and reducing the appeal of undigested waste.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
Now, in a study of mice and human samples, a team of scientists has found that S. aureus releases an enzyme called V8 protease onto the skin, which helps activate itch-driving neurons.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2023
The Merck pill, which doesn’t affect protease but instead introduces mutational errors through an enzyme called polymerase, initially showed a 50% reduction in hospitalization and death in high-risk unvaccinated people with mild or moderate COVID-19.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 14 Dec. 2021
The drug works differently from vaccines and monoclonal antibody treatments by targeting a different part of the virus, called proteases.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 29 Sep. 2023
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protease
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pro·te·ase
ˈprōt-ē-ˌās, -ˌāz
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