Abstract
Bromelain is the general name given to the group of endopeptidases found in pineapple (Ananas comosus) and curauá (Ananas erectifolius) as well as all proteases derived from members of the family Bromeliaceae. Due to its important physiological role, these enzymes offer a wide spectrum of proven therapeutic applications (anti-inflammatory, anticancer and fibrinolytic activities; reduction…