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GlossaryPapain

enzyme from papaya that breaks down proteins

Papain is an enzyme derived from the papaya fruit that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. It is commonly used in meat tenderizers, digestive aids, and various cosmetic products due to its ability to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells.

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research Degradation Of Human Hair By Papain

75 citations , November 1965 in “Textile research journal”

Papain and bisulfite break down human hair by dissolving parts of it.

research Histological Evaluation of Hair Follicle Due to Papain's Depilatory Effect

13 citations , January 2007 in “International journal of pharmaceutics”

Papain cream removes hair better than papain gel, causing hair follicles to widen and skin to thicken.

research Proteolytic Enzymes Papain and Chymotrypsin Combined with Laser Techniques for the Management of Facial Hirsutism

1 citations , December 2022 in “Planta Medica”

Combining enzymes papain and chymotrypsin with laser treatment reduces facial hair more effectively than laser alone.

research In-Silico Analysis of Papain Fibrinolytic Mechanism from Carica Papaya

June 2025 in “Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology”

Papain from papaya may help treat cardiovascular diseases by breaking down fibrin.

research The Effect of Proteolytic Enzymes on Hair Follicles of Transgenic Mice Expressing the Lac Z-Protein in Cells of the Bulge Region

5 citations , July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.

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