Tag: Chymase

Rennet

For the apple varieties, see Reinette Rennet is a complex set of enzymes produced in the stomachs of ruminant mammals. Chymosin, its key component, is a protease enzyme that curdles the casein in milk. In addition to chymosin, rennet contains other enzymes, such as pepsin and a lipase. Rennet has traditionally been used to separate milk into solid curds and liquid whey, used in the production of cheeses. Rennet from calves has become less common for this use, to the…
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August 26, 2022
Chymase and Chymosin – Rumored To Be Synonyms (and a little renin and rennin)

Chymase Alternative name for chymosin [“chymase .” A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. . Encyclopedia.com. 25 Aug. 2022 https://www.encyclopedia.com] Mast Cell Chymase and Tryptase and some MMPs Chymase and tryptase are packaged in secretory granules together with histamine and other mediators in mast cells, which are infiltrated in rheumatoid synovium. Chymase is a chymotrypsin-like proteinase with a broad spectrum of activity against ECM components such as type VI collagen7 and aggrecan. It…
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August 25, 2022
What Is Carnoy’s Solution?

Carnoy’s solution is a fixative composed of 60% ethanol, 30% chloroform and 10% glacial acetic acid, 1 gram of ferric chloride.[1][2] Carnoy’s solution is also the name of a different fixation composed of ethanol and glacial acetic acid (3:1).[3][4][5] Hm..and here are some articles that come up on a search for Carnoy’s solution at Science Direct I haven’t read them all but this…
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August 20, 2022