Description

Lipoprotein Lipase is a hydrolytic enzyme that plays a critical role in lipid metabolism by catalyzing the breakdown of triglycerides in lipoproteins. This specificity makes it an essential biochemical tool for research and industrial applications focused on lipid analysis and modification. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, diagnostic manufacturers, and academic research institutions for applications ranging from clinical diagnostics to the development of lipid-lowering agents.

Application

• Clinical Diagnostics: Used as a key reagent in enzymatic assay kits for the quantitative determination of triglycerides and lipoproteins in blood serum, aiding in the assessment of cardiovascular risk.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in in vitro studies to investigate lipid metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and the mechanisms of hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a target enzyme for screening potential therapeutic agents designed to modulate lipid levels and treat dyslipidemia.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Applied in enzymatic methods for the accurate measurement of fat and oil content in food products to ensure quality control and nutritional labeling compliance.
• Biocatalysis: Explored for the enzymatic modification of lipids and fats in controlled processes to produce structured lipids with specific nutritional or functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lipoprotein Lipase
CAS No.	9004-02-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Triacylglycerol Lipase; LPL; Clearing Factor Lipase; Diacylglycerol Lipase; Triglyceride Lipase; Post-heparin Lipase; Salt-resistant Lipase; EC 3.1.1.34
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lipoprotein Lipase is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is characterized for critical parameters including specific activity, purity, and stability to ensure performance consistency for your applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, physical properties, and storage specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term stability, avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles and consider storing aliquots at -20°C or below.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] U/mg protein
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ [Value] %
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ [Value] %
pH (in solution)	7.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ [Value] %
Biological Activity (in assay)	Conforms to reference standard

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.