Pepsinogen is a proenzyme, or inactive enzyme, produced primarily in the chief cells of the stomach's fundic glands. It plays a crucial role in the digestive process by being converted into its active form, pepsin, upon exposure to hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Pepsin then catalyzes the breakdown of proteins in food, particularly those found in animal-based products, into smaller peptides. This initial step in protein digestion is essential for the body's ability to absorb and utilize amino acids. Pepsinogen is also significant because its reduced production or dysfunction can lead to digestive issues, and its levels can be indicative of certain health conditions, such as gastritis or peptic ulcers.
Synonyms: pepsinogena;PEPSINOGEN;pepsinogen from hog stomach;pepsinogen grade iii-S from porcine*stomach;pepsinogen grade I-S from porcine*stomach;PEPSINOGEN FROM HOG STOMACH, ~220 U/G;pepsinogen from porcine stomach;Prepepsin
The CAS Registry Mumber 9001-10-9 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 9,0,0 and 1 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 1 and 0 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 9001-10: (6*9)+(5*0)+(4*0)+(3*1)+(2*1)+(1*0)=59 59 % 10 = 9 So 9001-10-9 is a valid CAS Registry Number.