Product Description: Cholesterol esterase, Schizophyllum commune is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of cholesterol esters into free cholesterol and fatty acids, facilitating the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. Cholesterol esterase, Schizophyllum commune can be used in combination with cholesterol oxidase to measure cholesterol content[1].
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References: [1]Ikeda I, et al. Cholesterol esterase accelerates intestinal cholesterol absorption. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2002 May 10;1571(1):34-44.
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Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Target: Endogenous Metabolite