Cysteine Proteases
- Name
- Cysteine Proteases
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001856
- Description
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A subclass of peptide hydrolases that depend on a CYSTEINE residue for their activity.
- Drugs
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Drug Drug Description Chymopapain Chymopapain is indicated for the development of chemonucleolysis which is used for the digestion of the nucleus pulposus in patients with disc herniation confirmed by myelography. A disc herniation occurs... Papain A proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya used for its anti-inflammatory properties. Stem bromelain The primary medical purpose for which stem bromelain (SB) is currently indicated for is the removal of eschar in adults with deep partial- and full-thickness thermal burns [FDA Label]. Besides... Bromelains A protease indicated in the treatment of inflammation and for eschar removal. - Drugs & Drug Targets
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Drug Target Type Chymopapain Bone marrow proteoglycan target Papain Toll-like receptor 4 target