Propepsin
Translation of "propepsin" into Russian
propepsin
NounUK
/prəʊˈpɛpsɪn/
US
/proʊˈpɛpsɪn/
propepsin
propepsins pl
Propepsin is an inactive precursor of the enzyme pepsin.
Пропепсин является неактивным предшественником фермента пепсина.
Definitions
propepsin
NounUK
/prəʊˈpɛpsɪn/
US
/proʊˈpɛpsɪn/
An inactive precursor of the enzyme pepsin, which is secreted by the stomach lining and converted into active pepsin by the acidic environment of the stomach.
The conversion of propepsin to pepsin is crucial for the digestion of proteins in the stomach.
propepsin
AdjectiveUK
/prəʊˈpɛpsɪn/
US
/proʊˈpɛpsɪn/
Relating to, derived from, or involving propepsin (the zymogen of pepsin).
The researchers measured propepsin activity to evaluate gastric function.