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Usage

Uses

Used in Cheesemaking Industry:
Rennin is used as a milk-clotting enzyme for cheese production. It plays a crucial role in the coagulation of milk, which is the first step in the cheesemaking process. This enzyme helps to form the curds that are then separated from the whey and further processed into various types of cheese.
Used in Study of Neonatal Gastric Digestion:
Rennin is also used in the study of neonatal gastric digestion, as it provides insights into the digestive processes in young animals, particularly in calves. This research can help in understanding the development of the digestive system and the role of enzymes in breaking down milk proteins.
Used in Rennet Casein Production:
Rennet, a dried extract containing rennin, is used in the manufacture of rennet casein. This product is used in various food applications, such as the production of junket or rennet custards, due to its coagulating properties.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
As a digestive enzyme, rennin has potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of digestive aids or treatments for certain gastrointestinal disorders. Its ability to break down milk proteins can be harnessed to improve digestion and nutrient absorption in humans.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rennin, a 323 amino acid chain, is secreted as an inactive precursor which is then converted into an active enzyme through limited proteolysis. It cleaves the peptide bond between phenylalanine and methionine in K-Casein.