trypsinogen
Noun
Meaning
The antecedent of trypsin, a substance which is contained in the cells of the pancreas and gives rise to the trypsin.
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Any trypsin prematurely formed from the inactive trypsinogen would be bound by the inhibitor.
Auto catalysis can happen with trypsin using trypsinogen as the substrate.
Some proteases are less active after autolysis (e.g. TEV protease ) whilst others are more active (e.g. trypsinogen ).