Bromelain Enzyme Activity from Pineapple (Ananas Comosus (L) Merr)
Abstract
This study describes the benefits of bromelain enzyme activity contained in pineapple (Ananas Comosus (L) Merr). This type of research is a literature study with a literature review approach. The results showed that there were many benefits of bromelain enzyme activity. The bromelain enzyme from pineapple peel extract has antibacterial activity that can inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutants and Enterococcus faecalis. In addition, pineapple peel extract also has antifungal activity against the growth of Pityrosporum ovale and Candida albicans. Furthermore, pineapple peel extract has a coagulation effect that can prolong bleeding time. At the same time, pineapple fruit extract has an anti-inflammatory effect on osteoarthritis patients. The pineapple weevil extract can induce apoptosis in squamous carcinoma cell culture. Therefore, the activity of the bromelain enzyme contained in pineapple can provide new findings in the pharmaceutical field.
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