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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.

Also Known As:

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

Enzymes and Coenzymes: 1
- Enzymes: 152586
  - Hydrolases: 2166
    - Esterases: 1574
      - Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases: 62
        Lipase: 4893

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