Cucumisin
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Cucumisin (, euphorbain, solanain, hurain, tabernamontanain) is an enzyme. This enzyme catalyzes hydrolysis of a wide range of proteins. It has been identified as an allergen in humans.
This enzyme is isolated from the sarcocarp of the musk melon (Cucumis melo).
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