Lipase: Is produced by the

Lipase is produced by the pancreas, liver, intestine, tongue, stomach, and many other cells. Lipase testing is indicated in acute pancreatitis, as well as in the diagnosis of peritonitis, strangulated or infarcted bowel, and pancreatic cyst. Lipase is an enzyme that helps break down fats in the body. Its levels can be measured with a serum lipase blood test. Small amounts of lipase in the blood are normal. When levels get too high, it suggests the presence of a health problem, particularly related to the pancreas, such as acute pancreatitis, which is responsible for 275,000 hospitalizations in the United States every year. What is a lipase test? A serum lipase test measures the amount of lipase in the body. Certain levels of lipase are necessary to maintain normal digestive and cell function. Lipase is defined as an enzyme that breaks down fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerol, produced by various organisms including animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi. It has significant industrial and biotechnological applications, particularly in biodiesel production, detergents, food additives, and pharmaceuticals. AI generated definition based on: Adding Value to Fruit Wastes, 2024