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Cholesterol esterase (EC 3.1.1.13) is an important steroidal enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of cholesterol esters into cholesterol and fatty acids. It is synthesized in the pancreas and is released in response to CCK in a fully active form. This enzyme has no effect on free cholesterol absorption but does dramatically lower cholesterol ester absorption. ...