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Bromelains

Generic Name
Bromelains
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
9001-00-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
U182GP2CF3

Overview

Bromelain is a protease enzyme derived from the stems of pineapples that is composed of a mixture of different thiol endopeptidases and other components like phosphatase, glucosidase, peroxidase, cellulase, escharase, and several protease inhibitors . It works by selectively inhibiting the biosynthesis of proinflammatory prostaglandins and also has analgesic properties, as well as anticancerous and pro-apoptotic effects. Bromelain holds potential therapeutic effect as a treatment of conditions including angina pectoris, bronchitis, sinusitis, surgical trauma, and osteoarthritis. It is considered as a safe food supplement.

Background

Bromelain is a protease enzyme derived from the stems of pineapples that is composed of a mixture of different thiol endopeptidases and other components like phosphatase, glucosidase, peroxidase, cellulase, escharase, and several protease inhibitors . It works by selectively inhibiting the biosynthesis of proinflammatory prostaglandins and also has analgesic properties, as well as anticancerous and pro-apoptotic effects. Bromelain holds potential therapeutic effect as a treatment of conditions including angina pectoris, bronchitis, sinusitis, surgical trauma, and osteoarthritis. It is considered as a safe food supplement.

Indication

可用于各种原因所致的炎症、水肿、血肿、血栓症如支气管炎、支气管哮喘、急性肺炎、产后乳房充血、乳腺炎、产后血栓性静脉炎、视网膜炎等,与抗菌药物合用治疗关节炎、关节周围炎、蜂窝织炎、小腿溃疡等均有效。眼科用于治疗视网膜炎。

Associated Conditions

  • Swelling

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