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= '''Lipase''' = | = '''Lipase''' = | ||
== '''Introduction''' == | == '''Introduction''' == | ||
Pancreatic <scene name='Sandbox_47/Lipase/1'>lipase</scene> (EC 3.1.1.3) is an esterase enzyme that catalyzes the break down of lipids in the digestive system. It is secreted from the pancreas and converts triglyceride substrates to monoglycerides and free fatty acids by ester hydrolysis. <ref>"Pancreatic lipase". Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. 7 Nov 2011 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatic_lipase]</ref> | Pancreatic <scene name='Sandbox_47/Lipase/1'>lipase</scene> (EC 3.1.1.3) is an esterase enzyme that catalyzes the break down of lipids in the digestive system. It is secreted from the pancreas and converts triglyceride substrates to monoglycerides and free fatty acids by ester hydrolysis. <ref>"Pancreatic lipase". Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. 7 Nov 2011 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatic_lipase]</ref> Pancreatic triglyceride lipase is critical for the efficient absorption of dietary fats.<ref>"Colipase". Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. 5 July 2011 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colipase]</ref> | ||
== '''Structure''' == | == '''Structure''' == | ||
