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Lipase catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats.
It is categorized into EC 3.1.1.3, which belongs to the family of hydrolases.
It is categorized into EC 3.1.1.3, which belongs to the family of hydrolases.
HISTORY
- One of the oldest group of enzymes being studied
- Lipase activity in pancreas was first demonstrated in 1846
- Gastric lipase was reported in 1858
- Lipase in plant seeds was demonstrated in 1871
- Willslatter and his colleagues explored the properties and characteristics of lipase in early 1920’s
- During past 20 years, lipase can be isolated from different sources such as microorganism, plant or mammalian tissue
DEVELOPMENT OF LIPASES
- Hydrolysis of oil and fat-detergent enzymes
- Biodiesel
- Food processing
- Biocatalysis- chromatographic bioreactor
- Biodegradable polymer
FUNCTION OF LIPASES
- Break down fats and lipids, forming fatty acids and glycerol
- Assist fat digestion in small intestines
IMPORTANCE
- Dietary supplement
- Synthesis of organic compounds as biocatalyst
- Detergent products
- Analytical applications
- Paper manufacturing
- Lipase in dairy industry