How do enzymes cause tremendous increases in reaction rates? Learn how a group of enzymes called the serine proteases work.

They all have the same goal of blocking specific proteolytic enzymes (proteases) in the body, although each of these drugs targets a different compound. And what is a protease anyway?

They are called carbohydrase enzymes, protease enzymes and lipase enzymes. Carbohydrates found in starchy and sugary foods are an important source of energy in a healthy diet. When you chew ...