Enzymes

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Enzymes that are able to break down certain proteins, yet do not attack beneficial proteins that make up the normal cells of the body. These ___ ___ are said to have great value in fighting cancer as well as many other diseases. If the body were always capable of producing adequate ___ ___, it is possible that cancer would not develop. In theory, cancer cells have a type of protein coating that is destroyed by these ___ ___. When this protein is destroyed, the body's white blood cels are able to attack the cancer cells and destroy them.

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Proteolytic Enzymes

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A sulfur-containing coenzyme used in the energy process that is also a powerful antioxidant. Has been used therapeutically in the treatment of AIDS and diabetes because of the synergy between alpha-l___ ___ and Vitamin E and the interlocking cycles which lead to better optimization of antioxidant nutrients.

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Lipoic Acid

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An essential coenzyme that assists in the making of fatty acids and in the burning of carbohydrates and fats for body heat and energy. It is also essential for function of red blood cells and hemoglobin synthesis.

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Biotin

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A family of antioxidant enzymes containing selenium which are important in the reduction of different hydroperoxides, including hydrogen peroxide which is involved in the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and increase in perspiration

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Glutathione Peroxidase

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Specific protein catalysts that increase chemical reaction time in the body without being consumed.

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Enzymes

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An enzyme that aids the body in converting lactose to glucose and galactose. It is also necessary for digestion of milk and milk products.

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Lactase

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A heat stable molecule that must be associated with another enzyme for the enzyme to perform its function in the body. It is necessary in the utilization of vitamins and minerals

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Coenzyme

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Converts angiotensin I to a biologically active form, angiotensin II. ___ inhibitors are used to combat hypertension.

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)

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Enzyme that breaks down starch into disaccharides.

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Amylase

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Set of enzymes in the bloodstream that work with antibodies to attack foreign cells and bacteria.

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Complement

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An enzyme that breaks down lactose into the monosaccharides glucose and galactose.

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Lactase

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A fat-splitting enzyme

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Lipase

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Stomach enzyme that degrades proteins.

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Pepsin

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An enzyme that forms long-chain polymers (macromolecules--natural or synthetic) from simple molecular components.

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Polymerase (DNA polymerase, for example, forms DNA strands from nucleosides.)

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Protein-splitting enzyme

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Protease

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A protease enzyme released by the kidney that cleaves (split) angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.

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Renin