Properties and Therapeutic Application of Bromelain : A Review
Joint Authors
Jain, Sapna
Shraddha,
Kumar, Ajay
Pavan, Rajendra
Source
Biotechnology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Bromelain belongs to a group of protein digesting enzymes obtained commercially from the fruit or stem of pineapple.
Fruit bromelain and stem bromelainare prepared differently and they contain different enzymatic composition.
“Bromelain” refers usually to the “stem bromelain.” Bromelain is a mixture of different thiol endopeptidases and other components like phosphatase, glucosidase, peroxidase, cellulase, escharase, and several protease inhibitors.
In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that bromelain exhibits various fibrinolytic, antiedematous, antithrombotic, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Bromelain is considerably absorbable in the body without losing its proteolytic activity and without producing any major side effects.
Bromelain accounts for many therapeutic benefits like the treatment of angina pectoris, bronchitis, sinusitis, surgical trauma, and thrombophlebitis, debridement of wounds, and enhanced absorption of drugs, particularly antibiotics.
It also relieves osteoarthritis, diarrhea, and various cardiovascular disorders.
Bromelain also possesses some anticancerous activities and promotes apoptotic cell death.
This paper reviews the important properties and therapeutic applications of bromelain, along with the possible mode of action.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pavan, Rajendra& Jain, Sapna& Shraddha, & Kumar, Ajay. 2012. Properties and Therapeutic Application of Bromelain : A Review. Biotechnology Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pavan, Rajendra…[et al.]. Properties and Therapeutic Application of Bromelain : A Review. Biotechnology Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pavan, Rajendra& Jain, Sapna& Shraddha, & Kumar, Ajay. Properties and Therapeutic Application of Bromelain : A Review. Biotechnology Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512912