Endothelial lipase: a new member of the family.
Lipases are key enzymes in the hydrolysis of triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesteryl esters, including those of dietary origin. Their actions are essential to maintain lipid homeostasis and cardiovascular health. This report describes the finding and characterization of a new lipase of endothelial origin, one that may play an important role in plasma high-density lipoprotein metabolism.
Ordovas
J M
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Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
D000818:Animals; D002788:Cholesterol Esters / Q000378:metabolism; D004727:Endothelium / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006868:Hydrolysis; D008049:Lipase / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D008075:Lipoproteins, HDL / Q000097:blood* / Q000378:metabolism; D010743:Phospholipids / Q000378:metabolism; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000378:metabolism
D002788:Cholesterol Esters; D008075:Lipoproteins, HDL; D010743:Phospholipids; D014280:Triglycerides; D008049:Lipase