Sterol Esterase

**Definition:** An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and some other sterol esters, to liberate cholesterol plus a fatty acid anion.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.352.100.700

**Synonyms:** - Acylcholesterol Lipase - Cholesterol Ester Hydrolase - Cholesterol Esterase - Cholesteryl Oleate Hydrolase - Cholesterylester Hydrolase - Hormone-Sensitive Lipase - Lipoidal Steroid Esterase - Steroid Hormone Esterase - Sterol Ester Acylhydrolase