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Lipase  

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Entry terms

  • Hydrolase, Triacylglycerol
  • Hydrolase, Triolean
  • Lipase, Triglyceride
  • Triacylglycerol Hydrolase
  • Triacylglycerol Lipase
  • Tributyrinase
  • Triglyceridase
  • Triglyceride Lipase
  • Triolean Hydrolase

Note

  • /defic: consider also LIPID METABOLISM, INBORN ERRORS & CHOLESTEROL ESTER STORAGE DISEASE & WOLMAN DISEASE; LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE is also available

Scope note

  • An enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the reaction of triacylglycerol and water to yield diacylglycerol and a fatty acid anion. It is produced by glands on the tongue and by the pancreas and initiates the digestion of dietary fats. (From Dorland, 27th ed) EC 3.1.1.3.

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