FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as EST2_HUMAN, CES2, ICE. Involved in the detoxification of xenobiotics and in the activation of ester and amide prodrugs (PubMed:9169443). Shows high catalytic efficiency for hydrolysis of cocaine, 4-methylumbelliferyl acetate, heroin and 6-monoacetylmorphine (PubMed:9169443). Hydrolyzes aspirin, substrates with large alcohol group and small acyl group and endogenous lipids such as triacylglycerol (PubMed:28677105). Converts monoacylglycerides to free fatty acids and glycerol. Hydrolyzes of 2-arachidonoylglycerol and prostaglandins (PubMed:21049984). Monomer.

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uniprot
enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

CES2

Cocaine esterase

CES2

Molecular Synopsis