Duodenum (protein digestion)
Protein digestion in the duodenum is largely the result of the secretion of pancreatic enzymes:
- trypsin
- chymotrypsin
- elastase
- carboxypeptidase
All are endopeptidases except carboxypeptidase which is an exopeptidase.
Reference
- Beaumont M, Blachier F. Amino Acids in Intestinal Physiology and Health. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2020;1265:1-20.
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