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C1403

Sigma-Aldrich

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:
EC Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

form

lyophilized powder

Quality Level

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.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

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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