Lipase
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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Tree Number(s): D08.811.277.352.100.400
MeSH Unique ID: D008049
Registry Number: EC 3.1.1.3
Entry Terms:
- Triacylglycerol Hydrolase
- Hydrolase, Triacylglycerol
- Triacylglycerol Lipase
- Tributyrinase
- Triglyceridase
- Triglyceride Lipase
- Lipase, Triglyceride
- Triolean Hydrolase
- Hydrolase, Triolean
- Acid Lipase A
- Lipase A, Acid
- Acid Lipase B
- Lipase B, Acid
- Acid Lipase I
- Lipase I, Acid
- Acid Lipase II
- Lipase II, Acid
- Exolipase
- Acid Lipase
- Lipase, Acid
- Monoester Lipase
- Lipase, Monoester