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Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. They play a crucial role in the digestive process by facilitating protein digestion.
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Pepsin: A protease enzyme found in the stomach that breaks down proteins into peptides.
Trypsin: A pancreatic enzyme that continues protein digestion in the small intestine.
Chymotrypsin: Another pancreatic enzyme that aids in digesting proteins in the small intestine.