Definition: Carboxylesterase is a serine-dependent esterase with wide substrate specificity. The enzyme is involved in the detoxification of XENOBIOTICS and the activation of ester and of amide PRODRUGS.
Other names amidase, Isocarboxazid; Non specific Esterase; Non specific Carboxylesterase; Lipase, Carboxylester; Hydrolase, Carboxylic Ester; Esterase, Procaine; Esterase, Nonspecific; Esterase, Non-specific; Esterase, Naproxen; Esterase, Carboxylate; Esterase ES 1A; Ester Hydrolase, Carboxylic; Enzyme, Capsaicin-Hydrolyzing; Enzyme, CAP-hydrolyzing; ES-1A, Esterase; Carboxylesterase, Non-specific; Capsaicin Hydrolyzing Enzyme; CAP hydrolyzing Enzyme; B esterase; Ali esterase