Butyrate esterase
Butyrate Esterase
Butyrate Esterase (pronunciation: byoo-ter-ate es-ter-ase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of esters into an alcohol and a carboxylic acid in a process known as ester hydrolysis.
Etymology
The term "Butyrate Esterase" is derived from the words "butyrate", which is a type of short-chain fatty acid, and "esterase", which refers to enzymes that break down esters.
Function
Butyrate Esterase is primarily found in the liver and the pancreas. It plays a crucial role in the metabolism of certain types of drugs and xenobiotics. It is also involved in the breakdown of dietary fats.
Related Terms
- Esterase: A general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of esters.
- Hydrolysis: The chemical process in which a molecule is cleaved into two parts by the addition of a water molecule.
- Enzyme: Proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in cells.
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
- Xenobiotics: Chemical substances that are not naturally produced or expected to be present within an organism.
- Liver: A large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly, playing a major role in metabolism.
- Pancreas: A glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Butyrate esterase
- Wikipedia's article - Butyrate esterase
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