Cholesterol Esterase from porcine pancreas

SIGMA/26745 - lyophilized, powder, white, ~35 U/mg

Synonym: bile salt-dependent lipase; bile salt-stimulated lipase; carboxyl ester lipase; nonspecific lipase; pancreatic lysophospholipase; Cholesterol Esterase from hog pancreas; Sterol-ester acylhydrolase

CAS Number: 9026-00-0
EC Number: 232-808-6
MDL Number: MFCD00071052
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-26745-10MG-F	10 mg	$173.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites
45-26745-100MG-F	100 mg	$1020.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites	Add To Favorites

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biological source	Porcine pancreas
color	white
form	powder
mol wt	M_r ~440000
quality	lyophilized
Quality Level	100
specific activity	~35 U/mg
storage temp.	−20°C

Application:	Cholesterol Esterase from porcine pancreas has been used: • in an in vitro simulated digestion model to improve the hydrolysis of carotenoid esters in the intestinal phase • to analyze the bioavailability of phytosterol and cholesterol in the aqueous micellar phase of an in vitro simulated digestion model • as a standard in enzyme activity assay
Biochem/physiol Actions:	Cholesterol esterase (CEase), an enzyme having broad substrate specificity plays a key role in regulating the bile salt mediated hydrolysis of dietary cholesteryl esters. It also participates in the hydrolysis of triglycerides and phospholipids which are essential for normal cholesterol absorption. Cholesterol esterase hydrolysis helps in the determination of total cholesterol levels in the serum and plasma. Additionally, cholesterol esterase (CEase) along with phospholipase A2 is involved in the hydrolysis of lecithin to lysolecithin, forming intestinal micelles that deliver free cholesterol to enterocytes. Loss of enzyme function results in reduced intestinal absorption of dietary cholesteryl esters and prevents the formation of intestinal micelles, thereby failing to deliver cholesterol efficiently. Circulating cholesterol esterases, accumulated in atherosclerotic lesions are involved in triggering the proliferation of smooth muscle cells. Lastly, they are also selectively involved in the hydrolysis/condensation of carboxylic ester bonds.
General description:	Research area: Cell signaling Pancreatic cholesterol esterase (CEase), also known as bile salt stimulated lipase, is a serine hydrolase belonging to the α/β hydrolase family of enzymes. They are released from the exocrine pancreas. Serine 194, histidine 435 and aspartate 320 represent the catalytic triad of the enzyme.
Other Notes:	Sales restrictions may apply
Unit Definition:	1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 μmol cholesterol per minute at pH 7.0 and 37°C (cholesterol acetate as substrate)

RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	WGK 3
Flash Point(F)	Not applicable
Flash Point(C)	Not applicable

activity	specific activity: ~35 U/mg
Storage Temp.	−20°C
Enzyme Commission (EC) Number	3.1.1.13 ( BRENDA \| IUBMB )
UNSPSC	12352204