lipase

Noun

Meaning

an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

cox molecule enzyme complement accelerator ferment pancreatic trypsin pepsin papain catalyst plasmin pepsinogen amylase catalase
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Hypernyms

enzyme

Phrases with the word

lipase-catalyzed hydrolysis pancreatic lipase diacylglycerol lipase

Anagrams

espial plaise

Examples

Metabolism seeAlso The pancreatic lipase acts at the ester bond, hydrolysing the bond and "releasing" the fatty acid. Source: Internet

Low levels of lipoprotein lipase are associated with a variety of health problems, including heart disease. Source: Internet

Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D) is a rare disorder of cholesterol metabolism with an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance. Source: Internet

Pancreatic enzymes (amylase and lipase) also can be measured to determine if pancreatic disease may be present. Source: Internet

When the body requires fatty acids as an energy source, the hormone glucagon signals the breakdown of the TGs by lipase to release free fatty acids (FFA). Source: Internet

The microbial lipase market is concentrated, with leading companies driving the market growth. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

liparite liparocele liparoceratid lipase-catalyzed hydrolysis Lipchitz lipcoat