Lipase

Synonyms

Acid Lipase

Acid Lipase A

Acid Lipase B

Acid Lipase I

Acid Lipase II

Exolipase

Hydrolase, Triacylglycerol

Hydrolase, Triolean

Lipase A, Acid

Lipase B, Acid

Lipase I, Acid

Lipase II, Acid

Lipase, Acid

Lipase, Monoester

Lipase, Triglyceride

Monoester Lipase

Triacylglycerol Hydrolase

Triacylglycerol Lipase

Triacylglycerol acylhydrolase

Tributyrinase

Triglyceridase

Triglyceride Lipase

Triolean Hydrolase

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.