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Erepesins act only on partially digested proteins and can be stored in active form. Erepsin is a protein that is a fraction that is found in the juices in the intestine.

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Erepsins, digestive enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids, can be stored in active forms because they are secreted as inactive zymogens or proenzymes. When needed, these zymogens are activated by specific conditions in the digestive tract, such as low pH or the presence of other enzymes, to prevent self-digestion or the digestion of other tissues before reaching their target sites.

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