Cholesterol esterase is capable of catalyzing the hydrolysis of cholesterol ester to produce free cholesterol and free fatty acid (FFA).
Appearance
White or yellowish amorphous powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.1.1.13
Activity
≥15U/mg
CAS No.
9026-00-0
Molecular Weight
52KD
Isoelectric point
5.5
pH Stability
pH 4.0-9.0
Unit Definition
One unit of enzyme activity is equal to the amount of enzyme that generates 1 micromole of hydrogen peroxide (1/2 millimole of quinone dye) in 1 minute under the following reaction conditions.