Definitions for Lipase
ˈlaɪ peɪs, ˈlɪp eɪsli·pase

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1. lipasenoun

   an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream

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1. lipasenoun

   Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.

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1. Lipase

   Lipase ( LY-payss, LY-payz) is a family of enzymes that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats. Some lipases display broad substrate scope including esters of cholesterol, phospholipids, and of lipid-soluble vitamins and sphingomyelinases; however, these are usually treated separately from "conventional" lipases. Unlike esterases, which function in water, lipases "are activated only when adsorbed to an oil–water interface". Lipases perform essential roles in digestion, transport and processing of dietary lipids in most, if not all, organisms.

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1. lipase

   Lipase is an enzyme that the body uses to break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines. It is produced primarily in the pancreas and is also present in the mouth and stomach. It is essential for digestion, absorption and transportation of dietary lipids (fats).

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1. Lipase

   Lipase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown or hydrolysis of fats. Lipases are a subclass of the esterases. Lipases perform essential roles in the digestion, transport and processing of dietary lipids in most, if not all, living organisms. Genes encoding lipases are even present in certain viruses. Most lipases act at a specific position on the glycerol backbone of lipid substrate. For example, human pancreatic lipase, which is the main enzyme that breaks down dietary fats in the human digestive system, converts triglyceride substrates found in ingested oils to monoglycerides and two fatty acids. Several other types of lipase activities exist in nature, such as phospholipases and sphingomyelinases, however these are usually treated separately from "conventional" lipases. Some lipases are expressed secreted by pathogenic organisms during the infection. In particular, Candida albicans has a large number of different lipases, possibly reflecting broad lipolytic activity, which may contribute to the persistence and virulence of C. albicans in human tissue.

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1. Lipase

   An enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the reaction of triacylglycerol and water to yield diacylglycerol and a fatty acid anion. It is produced by glands on the tongue and by the pancreas and initiates the digestion of dietary fats. (From Dorland, 27th ed) EC 3.1.1.3.

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   The numerical value of Lipase in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of Lipase in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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3. ^ Wikipedia
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