Cholesterol esterase
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3D structures of cholesterol esterase
Updated on 07-December-2015
FunctionCholesterol esterase (ChoE) also named bile-acid activated lipase catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of cholesterol, other sterol esters and triglycerides.[1] DiseaseDeficiency of this enzyme causes Wolman’s disease and cholesteryl ester storage disease. Structural highlightsChoE ligand-binding tunnel is ca. 30 A long and has the catalytic triad Ser-His-Glu at the opening and hydrophobic residues lining the bottom cup.[2]
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Updated on 07-December-2015
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