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.