Relating to or having the ability to inhibit or block the action of trypsin or similar protein-digesting enzymes.
From anti- (against) + tryptic (relating to trypsin). This biochemical adjective describes substances or properties that oppose enzymatic protein digestion.
Your saliva contains antitryptic compounds that help protect your mouth's tissues from digestive enzymes—a clever chemical balance that lets you digest food without digesting yourself.
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