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Bromelains
Definition 1
A proteolytic enzyme obtained from the pineapple plant that cleaves sulfhydryl groups. The enzyme is adsorbed intact through the gastrointestinal tract and has demonstrated therapeutic benefit. Bromelain has the ability to modulate cytokines, and has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity, immune response activity, and fibrinolytic activity. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An enzyme found in pineapples that breaks down other proteins, such as collagen and muscle fiber, and has anti-inflammatory properties. It is used as a meat tenderizer in the food industry. (NCI Dictionary)
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