Enzymes that hydrolyse esters, i.e. cleave the ester linkage to form free acid and alcohol. Those that hydrolyse the ester linkages of fats are generally known as Upases, and those that hydrolyse phospholipids as phospholipases.
An enzyme that splits organic compounds such as fats.
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of esters into their constituent acids and alcohols. For example, fatty-acid esters are broken down to form fatty acids plus alcohol.
Generic term for an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of esters.