Pancreatic lipase family

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OPM superfamily127
OPM protein1lpa
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Triglyceride lipases (EC 3.1.1.3) are a family of lipolytic enzymes that hydrolyse ester linkages of triglycerides.[1] Lipases are widely distributed in animals, plants and prokaryotes.

At least three tissue-specific

low density lipoproteins (VLDL).[2]

The most conserved region in all these proteins is centred on a serine residue which has been shown[3] to participate, with a histidine and an aspartic acid residue, in a charge relay system. Such a region is also present in lipases of prokaryotic origin and in lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.43) (LCAT),[4] which catalyzes fatty acid transfer between phosphatidylcholine and cholesterol.

Human pancreatic lipase

Pancreatic lipase, also known as pancreatic triacylglycerol lipase or steapsin, is an

free fatty acids 2a and 2b.[5]

Hydrolysis of a triglyceride 1

monomers (2 free fatty acids and one 2-monoacylglycerol) are then moved by way of peristalsis along the small intestine to be absorbed into the lymphatic system by a specialized vessel called a lacteal
.

Unlike some pancreatic enzymes that are activated by

proteolytic cleavage (e.g., trypsinogen), pancreatic lipase is secreted in its final form. However, it becomes efficient only in the presence of colipase in the duodenum
.

In humans, pancreatic lipase is encoded by the PNLIP gene.[6][7]

Human proteins containing this domain

Diagnostic importance

Pancreatic lipase is secreted into the duodenum through the duct system of the pancreas. Its concentration in serum is normally very low. Under extreme disruption of pancreatic function, such as pancreatitis or pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the pancreas may begin to autolyse and release pancreatic enzymes including pancreatic lipase into serum. Thus, through measurement of serum concentration of pancreatic lipase, acute pancreatitis can be diagnosed.[8]

Inhibitors

Lipase inhibitors such as orlistat can be used as a treatment for obesity.[9]

One peptide selected by phage display was found to inhibit pancreatic lipase.[10]

See also

  • Orlistat (a pancreatic lipase inhibitor marketed as an anti-obesity medication)

References

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