Biomolecular Condensation and L-Cysteine Signaling Activates Dormant Protease Activity of Papain Droplets: Implication toward Meat Tenderization
Saurabh Gupta, Brijeshwar Singh, Prashant Kodgire, Tushar Kanti Mukherjee
This study shows that papain's protease activity is regulated by biomolecular condensation and L-cysteine, leading to dormant and reactivated states with implications for meat tenderization.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2026 · PreprintBiophysics