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| Title: | Bromelain: An Overview |
| Authors: | Bhattacharyya, Barun K |
| Keywords: | Bromelain
Pineapple plant
Ananas comosus
Proteinase
Phytotherapeutic |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2008 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.8-A61K 38/43, A61K 135/00 |
| Abstract: | Bromelain is a crude extract from the fruit or stem of pineapple [Ananas comosus(Linn.) Merr] plant. It consists of different closely related proteinases which are good anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic and fibrinolytic agents. The active fractions have been characterized biochemically and found to be effective after oral administration. It has earned universal acceptability as a phytotherapeutical drug because of its history of safe use and zero side effects. This communication deals with the biochemistry and applications of bromelain in therapeutic purposes. |
| Page(s): | 359-363 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1092 (Online); 0972-592X (Print) |
| Source: | NPR Vol.7(4) [July-August 2008]
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