SPECIFICITY OF A LIPASE OF THE INTESTINAL MUCOSA,

Abstract

The lipolytic action on triolein, diolein, alpha-monoolein, or beta-monopalmitin emulsions by an enzyme present in a homogenate of rat intestinal mucosa was investigated. Gain or loss of monoglyceride content as a measure of hydrolysis was followed by two methods. The data obtained are in agreement with previous results obtained by following changes in fatty acid content of the enzymatic digests. Little if any di- and triglycerides appeared to be hydrolyzed. The two monoglycerides appeared to be split at similar rates. This enzymatic action of an intestinal lipase on monoglycerides may serve to supplement the digestive action of pancreatic lipase which splits triglycerides into monoglycerides. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0612553

Entities

People

  • Herbert C. Tidwell
  • J. Lon Pope
  • James C. Mcpherson
  • Roy E. Askins

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Biomolecules
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Emulsions
  • Fatty Acids
  • Glycerides
  • Hydrolysis
  • Lipids

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry