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Human Carboxylesterase-1 (CES1)

Target
CES1
Molecular classification
Enzyme, Serine hydrolase, Carboxylesterase
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Overview

Human Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) is a serine esterase involved in the hydrolysis of various xenobiotics, drugs, and endogenous substrates. It plays a role in drug metabolism, cholesterol homeostasis, and detoxification. Genetic variants can affect drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Other names
ACATCE-1CEHCES1A1hCE-1HMSE, HMSE1PCE-1, REH, SES1, TGHBrain carboxylesterase hBr1Cocaine carboxylesteraseEgasynLiver carboxylesterase 1Methylumbelliferyl-acetate deacetylase 1
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Mechanism of action

Hydrolysis or transesterification of ester or amide bonds

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Biological functions

Drug metabolismXenobiotic metabolismCholesterol ester hydrolysisFatty acid ester hydrolysisDetoxification
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Disease associations

Non-Hodgkin lymphomaB-cell lymphocytic leukemiaChemical poisoning
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Safety considerations

Genetic polymorphisms affect drug responseInhibition by organophosphates reduces monocyte tumor-killing activity
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Interacting drugs

ACE inhibitors

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