Carboxylesterase

**Definition:** Carboxylesterase is a serine-dependent esterase with wide substrate specificity. The enzyme is involved in the detoxification of XENOBIOTICS and the activation of ester and of amide PRODRUGS.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.352.100.100

**Synonyms:** - Non-specific Esterase - Nonspecific Esterase - Procaine Esterase - Naproxen Esterase - Ali-esterase - B-esterase - CAP-hydrolyzing Enzyme - Capsaicin-Hydrolyzing Enzyme - Carboxyesterase - Carboxylate Esterase - Carboxylester Lipase - Carboxylesterase B - Carboxylic Ester Hydrolase - Non-specific Carboxylesterase - Isocarboxazid amidase