Lipases

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Lipases are water-soluble enzymes that catalytically cleave the ester bond in neutral fat between glycerol and fatty acid.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Standard value: The standard value is between 13 and 60 U/l in serum.

Pathologically elevated: in acute pancreatitis, pancreatic duct obstruction, concomitant pancreatitis, renal insufficiency, perforated and penetrated ulcer, obstruction of the ductus pancreaticus, renal insufficiency,

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer