Enzymes are proteins which act as natural catalysts to push certain chemical reactions. Enzymes have been found useful in many disorders. In this article we take a look at the commonly found natural enzymes and their pharmacognosy.
Papain
NAME :- Papain
BIOLOGICAL SOURCE :- Carica papaya
FAMILY :- Caricaceae
PLANT PART :- Latex of unripe fruit
USES :- Anti-inflammatory, clarification of beverages
Bromelain
NAME :- Bromelain
BIOLOGICAL SOURCE :- Ananas comosus
FAMILY :- Bromeliaceae
PLANT PART :- Stem of Pineapple
USES :- Treatment in soft tissue inflammation and oedema
Malt Extract
NAME :- Malt Extract
BIOLOGICAL SOURCE :- Hordeum vulgare
FAMILY :- Graminae
PLANT PART :- grains
USES :- Nutritive and as flavouring agent to cover bitter taste
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS :-Maltose, Proteins and Amylolytic enzymes
Serratiopeptidase
NAME :- Serratiopeptidase
BIOLOGICAL SOURCE :- Serratia
ORIGIN:- Bacteria of genus
USES :- Removing inflammation, increase in antibiotic effect to infected areas
Urokinase
NAME :- Urokinase
BIOLOGICAL SOURCE :- Tissue culture of kidney/ Human urine
USES :- Dissolve blood clots in pulmonary embolism and anterior eye chamber
Streptokinase (Streptococci)
NAME :- Streptokinase
BIOLOGICAL SOURCE :- Streptococci
SOURCE OF ORIGIN :- Filtrates of beta hemolytic group C
USES :- Thromboembolic disoder treatment
Pepsin (Sus scrofa)
NAME :- Pepsin
BIOLOGICAL SOURCE :- Sus scrofa
SOURCE OF ORIGIN :- Glandular layer of fresh stomach
USES :- Converts protein into peptone and proteose
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