the present invention provides nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a multifunctional protein that has been found to be useful in numerous medical and cosmetic contexts . a protein having &# 34 ; multifunctional activity ,&# 34 ; is defined herein as including at least one of a chymotrypsin , trypsin , collagenase , elastase or exo peptidase activity or asialo gm 1 ceramide binding activity . these proteins are useful for multiple purposes , including treating viral infections such as herpes outbreaks , fungal , bacterial or parasitic infections , including the primary and secondary infections of leprosy , colitis , ulcers , hemorrhoids , corneal scarring , dental plaque , acne , cystic fibrosis , blood clots , wounds , immune disorders including autoimmune disease and cancer .