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Propepsin

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Translation of "propepsin" into Russian

propepsin
Noun
raiting
UK
/prəʊˈpɛpsɪn/
US
/proʊˈpɛpsɪn/
propepsin
propepsins pl
Propepsin is an inactive precursor of the enzyme pepsin.
Пропепсин является неактивным предшественником фермента пепсина.

Definitions

propepsin
Noun
raiting
UK
/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
Adjective
raiting
UK
/prəʊˈpɛpsɪn/
US
/proʊˈpɛpsɪn/
Relating to, derived from, or involving propepsin (the zymogen of pepsin).
The researchers measured propepsin activity to evaluate gastric function.