Table 1.
Human pancreatic enzymes involved in lipid digestion
| Enzyme name | Specific substrate | References |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic lipase | Triglycerides (lipid-droplet) | 10,16,19 |
| Pancreatic lipase related protein 1 | Unknown | 11, 12 |
| Inhibitory effect of HPL (regulatory effect of TG digestion in the duodenum?) | 9 | |
| Pancreatic lipase related protein 2 | Triglycerides (milk lipid-droplet) | 9 |
| Synergistic effect of HPL (regulatory effect of TG digestion in the duodenum?) | 9 | |
| Phospholipids | 15,19 | |
| Galactolipids | 13,18 | |
| Esters of vitamin A | 17 | |
| Carboxyl ester lipase | Esters of lipid-soluble vitamins | 14 |
| Esters of cholesterol | 14 | |
| Triglycerides, diglycerides, monoglycerides | 14 | |
| Phospholipids | 14 | |
| Ceramides | 14 | |
| Phospholipase A2 | Phospholipids | 20 |
Abbreviations: HPL, human pancreatic lipase; TG, triglycerides.