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Triacylglycerol lipase
...l part of [[lipid metabolism]], as it allows the body to break down stored fats for energy use. ...tissues, such as the [[adipose tissue]], where it helps to mobilize stored fats during periods of fasting or exercise.

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Fat interesterification
...ication''' is a process used to modify the physical properties of [[edible fats]] and [[oils]]. This process involves the rearrangement of [[fatty acids]] ...t, such as [[margarine]] and [[shortening]]. It can also be used to create fats with a specific melting profile, which can improve the texture and mouthfee

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Steapsin
...ucial role in the [[digestive system]], specifically in the digestion of [[fats]]. ...d [[fatty acids]]. This process is essential for the absorption of dietary fats in the small intestine.

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Lingual lipase
...an [[enzyme]] that plays a critical role in the [[digestion]] of [[dietary fats]]. Produced primarily in the [[salivary glands]], this enzyme initiates the ...itiating the digestion of lipids in the mouth, lingual lipase ensures that fats are adequately processed from the very beginning of the digestive tract, fa

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List of enzymes
...ential for the digestion of dietary fats. It breaks down lipids, which are fats and oils, into glycerol and fatty acids.

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Wolman
...haracterized by the accumulation of [[cholesterol]] and [[triglycerides]] (fats) in cells. It is a rare genetic disorder, typically fatal in infancy. ...isorder are often enlarged. This enlargement is due to the accumulation of fats, which leads to a condition known as [[hepatosplenomegaly]].

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Coenzyme a
...t in all living cells; essential to [[metabolism]] of [[carbohydrates]], [[fats]] and some [[amino acids]]

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Medium-chain 3-ketoacyl-coa thiolase deficiency
...eficiency is a condition that prevents the body from breaking down certain fats and turning them into energy. If the body does not make enough energy from * This enzyme''' helps the body break down certain fats'''.

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Glyoxylate reductase
...sm]] of carbohydrates and lipids. This pathway allows organisms to convert fats into carbohydrates, a critical function during periods of carbohydrate scar ...carbohydrates are scarce, and the organism must rely on the conversion of fats into sugars. In plants, the enzyme is part of the [[glyoxylate cycle]], whi

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Gastric lipase
...acids]]. This process is essential for the efficient absorption of dietary fats in the [[small intestine]]. ..., which is secreted by the [[salivary glands]] and begins the digestion of fats in the [[mouth]].

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Pancreatic enzyme
...ymes play a crucial role in the [[digestive system]]. They help break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, making it possible for the body to absorb nut [[Lipase]] is responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol. These components are then absorbed by the bo

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HMG-CoA
...ate in the [[Krebs cycle]], which is the main pathway for the oxidation of fats and proteins to produce energy. In addition, HMG-CoA is also involved in th

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Citrate—CoA ligase
...imarily involved in the metabolic pathway that converts carbohydrates into fats. The enzyme is located in the cytosol, where it facilitates the production ...t from converting citrate to acetyl-CoA, thereby reducing the synthesis of fats and cholesterol.

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Bile salt-dependent lipase
...BSDL plays a pivotal role in the emulsification and hydrolysis of dietary fats. Unlike other lipases, BSDL's activity is significantly enhanced in the pre ...s in human [[breast milk]], aiding in the digestion and absorption of milk fats by the infant.

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ACAA2
...crucial role in the final steps of breaking down (metabolizing) a group of fats called [[long-chain fatty acids]]. These fatty acids are a major source of

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Glycogen storage disease type IX
...o have [[xanthomas]] (fatty deposits under the skin) due to high levels of fats in the blood. ...ein diet to prevent low blood sugar, medications to control high levels of fats in the blood, and regular monitoring of liver function.

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Butyrate esterase
...s and xenobiotics. The enzyme is also involved in the breakdown of dietary fats and oils.

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Pancreatic enzymes (medication)
.... These enzymes play a crucial role in the digestion of food, particularly fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Pancreatic enzyme medications are commonly pr ...bination of lipase, protease, and amylase enzymes. Lipase helps break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol, protease aids in the digestion of proteins i

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Esterase
...ocess is crucial for many biological functions, including the breakdown of fats and oils in the digestive system. * '''[[Lipase]]s''': These esterases are responsible for breaking down fats and oils in the digestive system.

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Bile salt sulfotransferase
...om [[cholesterol]]. They are essential for the digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the [[small intestine]]. BST modifies bile salt .... Once in the intestine, bile acids aid in the digestion and absorption of fats. Most bile acids are reabsorbed in the ileum and returned to the liver via

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