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Name:	Lipase
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.
Synonyms:	Hydrolase, Triacylglycerol; Triolean Hydrolase; Triglyceride Lipase; Triacylglycerol Lipase; Lipase, Triglyceride; Tributyrinase; Triacylglycerol acylhydrolase; Hydrolase, Triolean; Triacylglycerol Hydrolase; Triglyceridase