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=Introduction= | =Introduction= | ||
Lipases represent a critical class of enzymes that functions in the breakdown of triacylglycerides. Produced by the pancreas, lipase catalyzes the hydrolysis of triacylglyercols at their 1 and 3 carbons, resulting the in the production of | Lipases represent a critical class of enzymes that functions in the breakdown of triacylglycerides. Produced by the pancreas, lipase catalyzes the hydrolysis of triacylglyercols at their 1 and 3 carbons, resulting the in the production of 2-monoacylglycerols and free fatty acids. Modeled here is horse pancreatic lipase. | ||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
