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<scene name='87/877513/Original_scene/1'>Lipoprotein Lipase</scene> is an important enzyme for the breakdown of triglycerides in the body. [[Image:Simple_mech.png|300 px|left|thumb|Purpose of LPL: catalyze the breakdown of a triglyceride into a diglyceride and create one free fatty acid]] A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipase lipase] is an enzyme that is capable of catalyzing the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrolysis hydrolysis] of fats/lipids which are consumed through oils. It is encoded by the  [https://www.genecards.org/cgi-bin/carddisp.pl?gene=LPL p22 region in chromosome 8]. Once synthesized, it is secreted into the interstitial space in several tissues. The main site of action for <scene name='87/877513/Original_scene/1'>LPL</scene> is in the [https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/116/5/1480/F1.large.jpg capillary lumen] within muscle and adipose tissues. The function of this lipase is to hydrolyze [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triglyceride triglycerides] of very low density lipoproteins ([https://qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-8e874e647baeb69b00203c47165247e2 VLDL]) and to aid in the delivery of lipid nutrients to vital tissues. The enzyme is commonly found on the surface of cells that line blood capillaries. Two different lipoproteins are essential to break down triglycerides. One of the lipoproteins is utilized to transport fat into the bloodstream from different organs. The lipoproteins essential, in the transport of fat from the intestine are referred to as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chylomicron chylomicrons]. VLDL are utilized in carrying triglycerides from the liver into the bloodstream. The hydrolysis of triglycerides by lipoprotein lipase results in fat molecules to be used by the body as energy or stored in fatty tissue.