carboxylesterase activity GO_0106435
carboxylesterase activity
ID: GO_0106435
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: a carboxylic ester + H2O = a carboxylate + an alcohol + H+.
Note: This covers a broad range of specificity; also hydrolyzes vitamin A esters.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| nonspecific carboxylesterase activity | related synonym | |
| ali-esterase activity | related synonym | 3.1.1.1 |
| alpha-carboxylesterase activity | narrow synonym | |
| procaine esterase | narrow synonym | |
| triacetin esterase | narrow synonym | |
| cocaine esterase | narrow synonym | 3.1.1.1 |
| serine esterase activity | narrow synonym | |
| B-esterase activity | narrow synonym | 3.1.1.1 |
| vitamin A esterase | narrow synonym |