triglyseridilipaasi
Triglyceride lipase, also known as lipoprotein lipase (LPL), is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism. It is primarily found on the surface of capillary endothelial cells in adipose tissue, muscle, and heart. The primary function of triglyceride lipase is to catalyze the hydrolysis of triglycerides, which are a major component of very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs) and chylomicrons, into free fatty acids and monoglycerides. This process is essential for the delivery of fatty acids to tissues for energy storage or utilization.
Triglyceride lipase is activated by apolipoprotein C-II (apoC-II), which binds to the enzyme and enhances its
Triglyceride lipase activity is regulated by various factors, including insulin, which can increase LPL activity, and