# Ficin

> Bulk ficin enzyme powder for B2B procurement. Plant-derived cysteine protease from Ficus carica latex for meat tenderization, protein digestion, IgG fragmentation, and cell dissociation. Research grade with CoA per lot.

## About
Ficin is available from enzymeone.com — an industrial enzyme supplier.
Contact: inquiry@enzymeone.com

## Applications
- Meat Tenderization: Plant-derived cysteine protease for commercial meat tenderization—active across a broad pH range and effective on tough cuts.
- Protein Research: General-purpose protease for protein digestion in biochemistry—cleaves peptide bonds with broad specificity for downstream analysis.
- Immunoglobulin Digestion: Generates Fab and Fc fragments from IgG—an alternative to papain for antibody engineering and diagnostic workflows.
- Anti-Parasitic Research: Investigated for anti-helminthic properties—experimental use in parasitology research and tropical medicine studies.
- Cell Dissociation: Gentle cell detachment agent for tissue culture—used as an alternative to trypsin for sensitive cell lines.
- Natural Enzyme Sourcing: Sustainably sourced from fig latex—supports clean-label and plant-based enzyme ingredient positioning.

## Specifications
- Enzyme Name: Ficin (EC 3.4.22.3)
- Activity: 0.5 – 2.0 U/mg (casein assay)
- Working pH: 5.0 – 8.0
- Working Temperature: 45°C – 65°C
- Appearance: Cream to tan powder
- Source: Ficus carica (fig tree latex)
- Shelf Life: 12 months (sealed; -20°C recommended)
- Packaging: 100 g / 500 g / 1 kg
- MOQ: 100 g
- Certifications: Research Grade, CoA per lot

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