Trypsinogen
| Definition: |
The inactive proenzyme of trypsin secreted by the pancreas, activated in the duodenum via cleavage by enteropeptidase. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
| Notes: |
an enzyme precursor; /defic: consider also MALABSORPTION SYNDROMES (IM) + AMINO ACID METABOLISM, INBORN ERRORS (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Trypsinogen 1 |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
9002-08-8 |
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