Lysosomal Acid Lipase/Cholesteryl Ester Hydrolase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Lysosomal acid lipase/cholesteryl ester hydrolase (399 aa, ~45 kDa) is encoded by the human LIPA gene. This protein is involved in the deacylation of low density lipoprotein core lipids to generate free fatty acids and cholesterol.

**Synonyms:** - Acid Cholesteryl Ester Hydrolase - Cholesterol Ester Hydrolase - Cholesteryl Esterase - EC 3.1.1.13 - LAL - LIPA - Lipase A - Lysosomal Acid Lipase - Sterol Esterase