Alternative Names
S-Formylglutathione Hydrolase; FGH; Esterase D; Methylumbelliferyl-Acetate Deacetylase; ESD
Background
Human Esterase D is a cytoplasmic serine hydrolase that belongs to the esterase D family. Esterase D is involved in the detoxification of formaldehyde. Esterase D plays a part in a variety of substrates, including O-acetylated sialic acids, which may involves in the recycling of sialic acids. Esterase D is used as a genetic marker for retinoblastoma and Wilson’s disease.
Note
For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.