Cysteine Proteases
- Name
- Cysteine Proteases
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001856
- Description
A subclass of peptide hydrolases that depend on a CYSTEINE residue for their activity.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Chymopapain Chymopapain is indicated for the development of chemonucleolysis which is used for the digestion of the nucleus pulposus in patients with disc herniation confirmed by myelography. A disc herniation occurs... Papain A proteolytic enzyme derived from papaya used for its anti-inflammatory properties. Stem bromelain The primary medical purpose for which stem bromelain (SB) is currently indicated for is the removal of eschar in adults with deep partial- and full-thickness thermal burns [FDA Label]. Besides... Bromelains A protease indicated in the treatment of inflammation and for eschar removal. Ananain Not Annotated Comosain Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Chymopapain Bone marrow proteoglycan target Papain Toll-like receptor 4 target