HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

MEDICINAL PLANT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How is papain used medically?
A
break blood clots
B
meat tenderizer
C
treat Alzheimers
D
cure diabetes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Papain can be used to dissociate cells in the first step of cell culture preparations. A ten-minute treatment of small tissue pieces (less than 1 mm3) will allow papain to begin cleaving the extracellular matrix molecules holding the cells together.

Detailed explanation-2: -It works to break down proteins into amino acids. There are many papain preparations. The enzyme is commonly taken in supplement form or applied topically to reduce inflammation, promote wound healing, aid digestion and fight pain. Sometimes it’s combined with other beneficial enzymes, like bromelain and trypsin.

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