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{{STRUCTURE_1llf|  PDB=1llf  | SIZE=400| SCENE= |right|CAPTION=Cholesterol esterase dimer complex with bile acid [[1llf]] }}
{{STRUCTURE_1llf|  PDB=1llf  | SIZE=350| SCENE= |right|CAPTION=Cholesterol esterase dimer complex with bile acid [[1llf]] }}


'''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.