Lipase

UniProtKB accession:  Q93MW7

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UniProtKB description:  Catalyzes the hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl esters, alpha- and beta-naphthyl esters, and triacylglycerols, with a preference for medium acyl chain length (C8-C12). Shows a much higher hydrolysis rate of glycerol esters of unsaturated C16 and C18 fatty acids than that of their saturated counterparts, and a preference for cis double bond. Is also able to hydrolyze several natural oils and Tween detergents. Also displays thioesterase and phospholipase activities, towards palmitoyl-coenzyme A and diheptanoyl glycerophosphocholine, respectively. Shows transesterification activity of racemic 1-phenyl ethanol with vinyl acetate in hexane, proceeding with partial (R)-enantioselectivity.