trypsin
a proteolytic enzyme of the pancreatic juice, capable of converting proteins into peptone.
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Origin of trypsin
1Other words from trypsin
- tryp·tic [trip-tik], /ˈtrɪp tɪk/, adjective
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How to use trypsin in a sentence
Why, there was my theory of the hydrolysis of casein by trypsin, which Professor Walters had been carrying out in his laboratory.
The Jacket (The Star-Rover) | Jack LondonAs a control I used the sample of an active commercial trypsin, of which I added 500 mg.
trypsin: solution of small shreds of fresh fibrin in neutral and alkaline media, and tryptophan test.
The Council is unable to accept Dr. Balchs result for trypsin or rennin as reliable.
Thus, the bile salts are absolutely necessary to the activity of trypsin, in its characteristic protein-splitting action.
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British Dictionary definitions for trypsin
/ (ˈtrɪpsɪn) /
an enzyme occurring in pancreatic juice: it catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins to peptides and is secreted from the pancreas in the form of trypsinogen: See also chymotrypsin
Origin of trypsin
1Derived forms of trypsin
- tryptic (ˈtrɪptɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for trypsin
[ trĭp′sĭn ]
An enzyme that aids digestion by breaking down proteins. It is produced by the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it catalyzes the cleavage of peptide bonds connecting arginine or lysine to other amino acids.
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