Description
Product Characteristics:
Has phospholipase and triglyceride lipase activities. Hydrolyzes high density lipoproteins (HDL) more efficiently than other lipoproteins. Binds heparin.
Subcellular location: Secreted
Synonyms: EL, EDL, PRO719, Endothelial lipase, Endothelial cell-derived lipase, LIPG, UNQ387/PRO719
Target Information: The protein encoded by this gene has substantial phospholipase activity and may be involved in lipoprotein metabolism and vascular biology. This protein is designated a member of the TG lipase family by its sequence and characteristic lid region which provides substrate specificity for enzymes of the TG lipase family. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]