Carboxylesterase is a serine-dependent esterase with wide substrate specificity. The enzyme is involved in the detoxification of XENOBIOTICS and the activation of ester and of amide PRODRUGS.
Also Known As:
Hydrolase S; Ali-esterase; B-esterase; CAP-hydrolyzing Enzyme; Capsaicin-Hydrolyzing Enzyme; Carboxyesterase; Carboxylate Esterase; Carboxylester Lipase; Carboxylesterase B; Carboxylic Ester Hydrolase; Esterase 10; Esterase 13; Esterase 3; Esterase 6A; Esterase 8; Esterase ES-1A; Isocarboxazid amidase; Naproxen Esterase; Non-specific Carboxylesterase; Non-specific Esterase; Nonspecific Esterase; Procaine Esterase; Ali esterase; B esterase; CAP hydrolyzing Enzyme; Capsaicin Hydrolyzing Enzyme; Carboxylesterase, Non-specific; ES-1A, Esterase; Enzyme, CAP-hydrolyzing; Enzyme, Capsaicin-Hydrolyzing; Ester Hydrolase, Carboxylic; Esterase ES 1A; Esterase, Carboxylate; Esterase, Naproxen; Esterase, Non-specific; Esterase, Nonspecific; Esterase, Procaine; Hydrolase, Carboxylic Ester; Lipase, Carboxylester; Non specific Carboxylesterase; Non specific Esterase; amidase, Isocarboxazid