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{{STRUCTURE_1aql| PDB=1aql | SIZE=400| SCENE= |right|CAPTION=Bovine cholesterol esterase complex with bile acid [[1aql]] }} | |||
'''Cholesterol esterase''' (ChoE) also named bile-acid activated lipase catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of cholesterol, other sterol esters and triglycerides. Deficiency of this enzyme causes Wolman’s disease and cholesteryl ester storage disease. | '''Cholesterol esterase''' (ChoE) also named bile-acid activated lipase catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of cholesterol, other sterol esters and triglycerides. Deficiency of this enzyme causes Wolman’s disease and cholesteryl ester storage disease. | ||
