What is the role of proteases in the human body?
Disease description:
Recently, I have frequently experienced indigestion. After examination, my doctor diagnosed me with insufficient pepsin. What role does pepsin play in the human body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Chaohui
Proteases play essential roles in humans. These include pepsin and trypsin, as well as cathepsins, among others. Pepsin primarily aids digestion by promoting the breakdown of food. Trypsin hydrolyzes denatured proteins into amino acids or peptides. Cathepsins facilitate tissue or cellular activation.
