Active Ingredient:
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| Name | Papain |
| Description | A proteolytic enzyme obtained from Carica papaya. It is also the name used for a purified mixture of papain and CHYMOPAPAIN that is used as a topical enzymatic debriding agent. EC 3.4.22.2. [MeSH] |
| Related Names/Sources | Digestive Enzymes (protease); Papaya Enzyme; Protease; Protease (Proteinase) |
| Related products | Products that contain Papain |
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