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C1403

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Cholesterol Esterase from Pseudomonas sp.

lyophilized powder, ≥200,000 units/g protein

Synonym(s):

Cholesterol Esterase from Pseudomonas fluorescens, Sterol-ester acylhydrolase

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CAS Number:
9026-00-0
Enzyme Commission number:
3.1.1.13 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
EC Number:
232-808-6
MDL number:
MFCD00071052
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

form

lyophilized powder

Quality Level

200

specific activity

≥200,000 units/g protein

mol wt

~300 kDa

composition

protein, ≥40% biuret

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

This enzyme is useful for enzymatic determination of total cholesterol when coupled with cholesterol oxidase in clinical analysis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cholesterol esterase (CE) is a reversible enzyme that can hydrolyze or synthesize fatty acid esters of cholesterol and other sterols. Hydrolysis of water insoluble long chain fatty acid esters requires bile salt activation. Hydrolysis of water soluble esters of short chain fatty acids and lysophospholipids does not require activation by bile salts. It also hydrolyzes tri-, di-, and mono-acylglycerols, phospholipids, lysophospholipids, and ceramide. The enzyme may have multiple functions in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism, and atherosclerosis.

Physical properties

Stability: Stable at –20°C for at least one year
Isoelectric point: 5.9 ± 0.1
Michaelis constants: 5.4 x 10‾5M (Linoleate), 6.6 x 10‾5M (Oleate)
3.7 x 10‾5M (Linolenate), 1.5 x 10‾4M (Palmitate)
1.2 x 10‾4M (Myristate), 2.3 x 10‾5M (Stearate)
Inhibitors: Hg++, Ag+, ionic detergents
Optimum pH: 7.0 − 9.0
Optimum temp: 40°C
pH Stability: pH 5.0 − 9.0 (25°C, 24hr)
Thermal stability: Below 55°C (pH 7.5, 10min)

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of cholesteryl oleate to cholesterol and oleic acid per min at pH 7.0 at 37 °C in the presence of taurocholate.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P284 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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David Y Hui et al.
Journal of lipid research, 43(12), 2017-2030 (2002-11-28)
Carboxyl ester lipase (CEL), previously named cholesterol esterase or bile salt-stimulated (or dependent) lipase, is a lipolytic enzyme capable of hydrolyzing cholesteryl esters, tri-, di-, and mono-acylglycerols, phospholipids, lysophospholipids, and ceramide. The active site catalytic triad of serine-histidine-aspartate is centrally
Kevin R Shreder et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 22(17), 5748-5751 (2012-08-11)
KIAA1363 is a serine hydrolase whose activity has been shown to be positively associated with tumor cell invasiveness. Thus, inhibitors of KIAA1363 represent a novel targeted therapy approach towards cancer. AX11890 ((1-bromo-2-naphthyl) N,N-dimethylcarbamate) was identified as a KIAA1363 inhibitor with
Pornpen Srisawasdi et al.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis, 26(6), 420-430 (2012-11-13)
Accurate determination of cholesterol requires complete hydrolysis of cholesteryl esters and must be very fast for the kinetic cholesterol assay. We investigated the properties of cholesterol esterase derived from Pseudomonas fluorescens, Candida cylindracea, bovine pancreas, and porcine pancreas for cholesterol
Farid Shokry Ataya
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 17(9), 10399-10413 (2012-09-01)
Acid lipase belongs to a family of enzymes that is mainly present in lysosomes of different organs and the stomach. It is characterized by its capacity to withstand acidic conditions while maintaining high lipolytic activity. We cloned for the first
Vincent Delorme et al.
PloS one, 7(9), e46493-e46493 (2012-10-03)
Lipid metabolism plays an important role during the lifetime of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. Although M. tuberculosis possesses numerous lipolytic enzymes, very few have been characterized yet at a biochemical/pharmacological level. This study was devoted to the
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