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Also known as EC 3.4.22.14

Actinidain (, actinidin, Actinidia anionic protease, proteinase A2 of Actinidia chinensis) is a type of cysteine protease enzyme found in fruits, including kiwifruit (genus Actinidia), pineapple, mango, banana, figs, and papaya. It is part of the peptidase C1 family of papain-like proteases.

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Enzyme.Name
actinidain
Enzyme.EC_number
3.4.22.14
Enzyme.CAS_number
39279-27-1
Enzyme.GO_code
0008129
Enzyme.image
1aeca.jpg
Enzyme.width
270
Enzyme.caption
Biological assembly image of actinidain from Actinidia chinensis. From .

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EC enzyme number
3.4.22.14
Commons category
Actinidine
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  • History
  • Function
  • Sequence and structure
  • Allergic potential
  • Food applications
  • References
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Actinidain (, actinidin, Actinidia anionic protease, proteinase A2 of Actinidia chinensis) is a type of cysteine protease enzyme found in fruits, including kiwifruit (genus Actinidia), pineapple, mango, banana, figs, and papaya. It is part of the peptidase C1 family of papain-like proteases.

Actinidain is an allergen in kiwifruit.

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