Partial characterization of pyloric-duodenal lipase of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)

Fish Physiol Biochem. 2011 Mar;37(1):43-52. doi: 10.1007/s10695-010-9414-7. Epub 2010 Jul 1.

Abstract

In the present study, we report the isolation and characterization of seabream Sparus aurata pyloric caeca-duodenal lipase. Optimum activity was found at pH 8.5 and salinity of 50 mM NaCl. Lipase activity was sensitive to divalent ions, and extreme pH values (4, 5, and 12), being more stable at alkaline than acid pH. Optimum temperature was found at 50°C, but lipase was stable at temperatures below 40°C. Lipase has a bile salt sodium taurocholate requirement for increased activity. Gradient PAGE electrophoresis revealed the presence of four isoforms with apparent molecular masses of 34, 50, 68, and 84 KDa, respectively. Pyloric-duodenal lipase was able to hydrolyze emulsified alimentary oils. Results confirm the presence of true lipases in Sparus aurata digestive tract.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cations, Divalent / pharmacology
  • Duodenum / enzymology*
  • Enzyme Activation / drug effects
  • Enzyme Stability
  • Gastric Mucosa / enzymology*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Lipase / isolation & purification
  • Lipase / metabolism*
  • Olive Oil
  • Plant Oils / metabolism
  • Protein Isoforms
  • Sea Bream / physiology*
  • Sodium Chloride / pharmacology
  • Taurocholic Acid / pharmacology
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Cations, Divalent
  • Olive Oil
  • Plant Oils
  • Protein Isoforms
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Taurocholic Acid
  • Lipase