carboxylesterase activity

I. Literature review

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Namecarboxylesterase activity
IDGO_0106435
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Molecular function

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: a carboxylic ester + H2O = a carboxylate + an alcohol + H+.

Related synonym

ali-esterase activity, nonspecific carboxylesterase activity

Comment

Note: This covers a broad range of specificity; also hydrolyzes vitamin A esters.

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