Papain

Agent Name
Papain
CAS Number
9001-73-4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Enzymes
Sources/Uses
From papaya;
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in 45% of 29 pharmaceutical workers; [Malo] Contact urticaria reported in workers handling this enzyme; [Kanerva, p. 221] Danger of airway sensitization; [MAK]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: