NCIt definition : Liver carboxylesterase 1 (567 aa, 63 kDa) is encoded by the human CES1 gene. This
protein plays a role in the catabolism of drugs and aromatic and aliphatic esters.;
NCIt note : Substrates for liver carboxylesterase 1 include: cocaine, ethanol, 4-methylumbelliferyl
acetate, 6-monoacetylmorphine, oleic acid and D- and L-methylphenidate. (UniProt and
EntrezGene);