chymotrypsin

/ˌkaɪməˈtrɪpsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of serine protease enzyme, found in the pancreas, that is involved in the digestion of proteins.

“Chymotrypsin is a key component in the digestive system, breaking down large protein molecules into smaller peptides.”

Synonyms

  • pepsin
  • protease
  • serine protease

Antonyms

  • protease inhibitor
  • zymase inhibitor