Name
Lipase
Accession Number
DBCAT000188
Description

An enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the reaction of triacylglycerol and water to yield diacylglycerol and a fatty acid anion. It is produced by glands on the tongue and by the pancreas and initiates the digestion of dietary fats. (From Dorland, 27th ed) EC 3.1.1.3.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
PancrelipaseA purified form of porcine pancreatic lipase, amylase, and protease enzymes used to treat malabsorption associated with pancreatic insufficiency resulting from cystic fibrosis and pancreatitis.
Pancrelipase lipaseA lipase used to treat pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
PancrelipaseDietary fattarget
PancrelipaseDietary proteintarget
PancrelipaseDietary starchtarget
Pancrelipase lipaseDietary fattarget