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Analysis Note

enzyme activity: the optimum temperature is 40°C, the optimum pH is 7.2 (highly active from pH 6.5-7.5)

Application

Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lipases catalyze the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols into glycerol and free fatty acids.

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which releases 1 µmol fatty acid from triglycerides per minute at pH 7.2 and 37 C (olive oil as substrate)