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Ces1c

Function

Involved in the detoxification of xenobiotics and in the activation of ester and amide prodrugs. Involved in the extracellular metabolism of lung surfactant.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family.

Tissue Specificity

Expressed in lung, kidney and liver.

Cellular localization

Alternative names

Es1, Ces1c, Carboxylesterase 1C, Liver carboxylesterase N, Lung surfactant convertase, PES-N

swissprot:P23953 entrezGene:13884