| bromelains | <enzyme> Protein-digesting and milk-clotting enzymes found in pineapple fruit juice and stem tissue. Enzymes from the two sources are distinguished as fruit bromelain and stem bromelain. They have anti-inflammatory activity and the enzymatic activity does not disappear as the fruit ripens. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Registry number: EC 3.4.22.4 (12 Dec 1998) |
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