Trypsin API Intermediate

Description

Trypsin: Function : Trypsin is an endopeptidase, meaning it cleaves peptide bonds within proteins. Substrate : It specifically targets peptide bonds on the carboxyl side of lysine and arginine amino acids. Activation : Trypsinogen, the inactive form of trypsin, is secreted by the pancreas and activated in the small intestine by enterokinase . Role in Digestion : Trypsin works alongside other enzymes (such as chymotrypsin and carboxypeptidase) to break down dietary proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, which can be absorbed by the body.