Pepsinogen

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Also known as: Propepsin

Description

Pepsinogen is an endogenous (Precursor) Digestive Enzyme.

Biological Function of Pepsinogen

Digestive Enzymes

Pepsinogen is the inert essential precursor for the production of Pepsin secreted by the Gastric Mucosa via Gastric Juice:

The acidity of the Gastric Juice removes 42 Amino Acid residues from Pepsinogen to form active Pepsin.

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Pepsinogen

Digestive Enzymes

Hydrochloric Acid is a necessary cofactor to enable Pepsinogen to stimulate the production of Pepsin. ^[1]

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