CES2 tissues
CES2 [ENSP00000499140]
Cocaine esterase; Involved in the detoxification of xenobiotics and in the activation of ester and amide prodrugs . Shows high catalytic efficiency for hydrolysis of cocaine, 4-methylumbelliferyl acetate, heroin and 6-monoacetylmorphine . Hydrolyzes aspirin, substrates with large alcohol group and small acyl group and endogenous lipids such as triacylglycerol . ; Belongs to the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family.
Synonyms: CES2, CES2p, hCES2, H3BUN5, J3QLP1 ...