Transasia Lipase-LSR System Pack Kit (1x44ml/1x11ml)

Lipases are enzymes which hydrolyze glycerol ester of long fatty acids. The enzyme and its cofactor colipase is produced in the pancreas, lipase being also
secreted in small amounts by the salivary glands as well as by gastric, pulmonary
and intestinal mucosa. Bile acids and colipase form micellar complexes with the
lipids and bind lipase on the substrate / water interface. Determination of lipase is
used for investigation of pancreatic disorders. In acute pancreatitis the lipase concentrations rise to 2-50 fold to upper reference limit within 4-8 hours after begin of
abdominal pain peaking at 24 hours and decreasing within 8 to 14 days. Elevated
lipase values can also be observed in chronic pancreatitis and obstruction of the
pancreatic duct.