Sterol Esterase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and some other sterol esters, to liberate cholesterol plus a fatty acid anion.

Also Known As:

Hormone-Sensitive Lipase; 15-Ketosteryl Oleate Hydrolase; Acylcholesterol Lipase; Cholesterol Ester Hydrolase; Cholesteryl Oleate Hydrolase; Cholesterylester Hydrolase; Lipase A (Lysosomal Acid Cholesterol Esterase); Lipoidal Steroid Esterase; Lysosomal Acid Cholesterol Esterase; Lysosomal Acid Lipase; Steroid Hormone Esterase; Sterol Ester Acylhydrolase; 15 Ketosteryl Oleate Hydrolase; Acid Lipase, Lysosomal; Acylhydrolase, Sterol Ester; Esterase, Cholesterol; Esterase, Lipoidal Steroid; Esterase, Steroid Hormone; Esterase, Sterol; Hormone Sensitive Lipase; Hydrolase, 15-Ketosteryl Oleate; Hydrolase, Cholesterol Ester; Hydrolase, Cholesteryl Oleate; Hydrolase, Cholesterylester; Lipase, Acylcholesterol; Lipase, Hormone-Sensitive; Steroid Esterase, Lipoidal; Cholesterol Esterase; Steryl-ester acylhydrolase

Enzymes and Coenzymes: 1
- Enzymes: 152586
  - Hydrolases: 2166
    - Esterases: 1574
      - Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases: 62
        Sterol Esterase: 493

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