Lipase
class of enzymes
A lipase is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation or cleavage (hydrolysis) of fats (lipids).[1]
Lipases are essential for the digestion, transport and processing of lipids in the diet. Fats, oils and triglycerides are present in most (perhaps all) living organisms. Genes coding for lipases are even present in certain viruses.[2][3]
References
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- ↑ Afonso C; et al. (1999). "The genome of Melanoplus sanguinipes entomopoxvirus". J Virol. 73 (1): 533–52. doi:10.1128/JVI.73.1.533-552.1999. PMC 103860. PMID 9847359.
- ↑ Girod A; et al. (2002). "The VP1 capsid protein of adeno-associated virus type 2 is carrying a phospholipase A2 domain required for virus infectivity". J Gen Virol. 83 (Pt 5): 973–8. doi:10.1099/0022-1317-83-5-973. PMID 11961250.
