Chymotrypsin

Identification

Summary

Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme supplement used as supportive therapy to manage the side effects associated with conventional chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy.

Generic Name
Chymotrypsin
DrugBank Accession Number
DB09375
Background

Chymotrypsin (EC 3.4.21.1) is a digestive enzyme that promotes proteolysis, or the breakdown of proteins and polypeptides. It is a serine protease synthesized in the pancreas and is a vital component in the pancreatic juice. Like most proteolytic enzymes, chymotrypsin is activated from its inactive zymogen precursor, chymotrypsinogen, in presence of Trypsin. Chymotrypsin is the most abundant pancreatic proteases that represent up to 10-20% of the total protein synthesized by the exocrine pancreas 1. Chymotrypsin contains both the catalytic triad and oxyanion hole, and the tertiary structure of chymotrypsin is similar to Trypsin 3.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Vet approved
Synonyms
  • alpha-Chymotrypsin
  • Chymotrypsin
  • Chymotrypsin A
  • Chymotrypsin B
  • Chymotrypsine
  • Chymotrypsinum
  • Quimotripsina

Pharmacology

Indication

No therapeutic indications.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Used in combination to treatColorectal cancersCombination Product in combination with: Papain (DB11193), Trypsin (DB11237)••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••• ••••••••• •••••••• ••••••• •••••••••••••• ••••••• •••••••
Used in combination to treatHead & neck squamous cell carcinomaCombination Product in combination with: Papain (DB11193), Trypsin (DB11237)••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••• ••••••••• •••••••• ••••••• •••••••••••••• ••••••• •••••••
Used in combination to treatLocally advanced cervical cancerCombination Product in combination with: Papain (DB11193), Trypsin (DB11237)•••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••• •••••• •••••••••• ••••••• •••••••••••••• ••••••• •••••••
Used in combination to treatLocally advanced nsclcCombination Product in combination with: Trypsin (DB11237), Papain (DB11193)•••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••• ••••••• •••••••• •••••• •••••••••••••••• ••••••• •••••••
Used in combination to treatMultiple myeloma (mm)Combination Product in combination with: Trypsin (DB11237), Papain (DB11193)•••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••• ••••••••• •••••••• •••••• •••••••••••••••• ••••••• •••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme synthesized in the pancreas that plays an essential role in proteolysis, or the breakdown of proteins and polypeptides. As a component in the pancreatic juice, chymotrypsin aids in the digestion of proteins in the duodenum by preferentially cleaving peptide amide bonds.

Mechanism of action

Chymotrypsin is synthesized by pancreatic acinar cells as an inactive precursor, chymotrypsinogen, that is secreted to the duodenum and activated via trypsin-induced cleavage. It also induces its own activation by cleaving essential amino acid residues in the oxyanion hole to produce α-Chymotrypsin, which is a more stable form than π-Chymotrypsin. Residues His-57, Asp-102, and Ser-195 form the catalytic triad while residues 189–195, 214–220, and 225–228 form the primary substrate-binding pocket called S1 binding pocket 3. Residue 189 in the polar serine residue that lies at the bottom of the S1 binding pocket 3. Chymotrypsin favors aromatic residues like phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan 3 but may hydrolyze other bonds in peptides at slower rates.

Absorption

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Volume of distribution

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Protein binding

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Metabolism

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Route of elimination

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Half-life

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Clearance

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

No toxicokinetic data available.

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AcetylcysteineThe therapeutic efficacy of Acetylcysteine can be decreased when used in combination with Chymotrypsin.
Food Interactions
  • Take with food.

Products

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Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Catarase Pws 300units/2mlPowder, for solution300 unit / 2 mLOphthalmicIolab Pharmaceuticals1988-12-311997-07-23Canada flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Wobe - Mugos magensaftresistente TablettenChymotrypsin (12000 FIP units) + Papain (270 FIP units) + Trypsin (1740 FIP units)Tablet, delayed releaseOralMucos Pharma Gmb H & Co.Kg1976-02-13Not applicableAustria flag
Wobenzym magensaftresistente TablettenChymotrypsin (300 FIP units) + Bromelains (225 FIP units) + Pancrelipase (300 protease units) + Papain (164 FIP units) + Rutoside trihydrate (50 mg) + Trypsin (720 FIP units)Tablet, delayed releaseOralMucos Pharma Gmb H & Co.Kg1984-03-30Not applicableAustria flag

Categories

ATC Codes
S01KX01 — ChymotrypsinB06AA04 — Chymotrypsin
Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
BVS505O332
CAS number
9004-07-3

References

General References
  1. Reseland JE, Larsen F, Solheim J, Eriksen JA, Hanssen LE, Prydz H: A novel human chymotrypsin-like digestive enzyme. J Biol Chem. 1997 Mar 21;272(12):8099-104. [Article]
  2. Di Cera E: Serine proteases. IUBMB Life. 2009 May;61(5):510-5. doi: 10.1002/iub.186. [Article]
  3. Ma W, Tang C, Lai L: Specificity of trypsin and chymotrypsin: loop-motion-controlled dynamic correlation as a determinant. Biophys J. 2005 Aug;89(2):1183-93. doi: 10.1529/biophysj.104.057158. Epub 2005 May 27. [Article]
KEGG Drug
D03484
PubChem Substance
347910449
RxNav
2530
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1201465
Wikipedia
Chymotrypsin

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
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Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Powder, for solutionOphthalmic300 unit / 2 mL
Tablet, delayed releaseOral
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Not Available
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
Not Available
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
Not Available
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available

Drug created at November 30, 2015 19:10 / Updated at May 14, 2021 01:05