Control of Reactions by an Enzyme Used for Producing Food Materials

　Collagen is the main structural protein of various connective tissues in animals. Today, acid-solubilized and/or  protease-treated collagens are widely used in food and cosmetics. We have been doing enzyme-chemical analysis of collagen digestion by pepsin to control the reaction. 

a) Tailoring Functions of an Enzyme Used for research and diagnosis
b) Screening of enzyme inhibitors from foodstuffs
c) Control of Reactions by an Enzyme Used for Producing Food Materials
d) Basic Research Aimed at Designing Useful Enzymes