Aliesterase

/ˌæliˈɛstəreɪs/ noun

Definition

An enzyme that breaks down ester bonds in aliphatic compounds, commonly found in biological systems for metabolizing certain fats and oils.

Etymology

From 'ali-' (aliphatic, from Greek 'aleiphar' meaning oil) + 'esterase' (from 'ester' + '-ase', the enzyme suffix). The term combines chemistry nomenclature to identify a specific enzyme's function on aliphatic esters.

Kelly Says

Enzymes are biological scissors with incredibly specific jobs—aliesterase only cuts certain fat molecules. Your body has dozens of these molecular scissors, each evolved to handle different types of fuel, which is why nutrition is so personalized.

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