Pancrelipase protease
- Generic Name
- Pancrelipase protease
- Brand Names
- Cotazym, Creon, Pancrease MT, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokace, Zenpep
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- CAS Number
- 9001-94-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 3560D81V50
Overview
Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The pancrelipase protease is a mix of enzymes, formed by trypsin and chymotrypsin, that proteolytically cleave peptide bonds and are involved in food digestion. The pancrelipase mixture, including pancrelipase protease, was developed by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc and FDA approved on April 12, 2010.
Background
Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The pancrelipase protease is a mix of enzymes, formed by trypsin and chymotrypsin, that proteolytically cleave peptide bonds and are involved in food digestion. The pancrelipase mixture, including pancrelipase protease, was developed by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc and FDA approved on April 12, 2010.
Indication
Please refer to Pancrelipase.
Associated Conditions
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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