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Lipase
Triacylglycerol Lipase | Tributyrinase | Triglyceride Lipase | Acid Lipase | Acid Lipase A | Acid Lipase B | Acid Lipase I | Acid Lipase II | Exolipase | Monoester Lipase | Triacylglycerol Hydrolase | Triglyceridase | Triolean Hydrolase | A, Acid 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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