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1. (n.) trypsin
an enzyme of the pancreatic juice, capable of converting proteins into peptone.
Etymology: (1875–80; irreg. < Gk trîps(is) friction (tr&imacracute;b(ein) to rub +-sis -sis ) + -in1; so called because first obtained by rubbing the pancreas with glycerin)
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1. (noun) trypsin
an enzyme of pancreatic origin; catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to smaller polypeptide units
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1. (noun) trypsin
a proteolytic ferment, or enzyme, present in the pancreatic juice. Unlike the pepsin of the gastric juice, it acts in a neutral or alkaline fluid, and not only converts the albuminous matter of the food into soluble peptones, but also, in part, into leucin and tyrosin
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1. trypsin
A serine endopeptidase that is formed from TRYPSINOGEN in the pancreas. It is converted into its active form by ENTEROPEPTIDASE in the small intestine. It catalyzes hydrolysis of the carboxyl group of either arginine or lysine. EC 3.4.21.4.
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