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Substrate name for lipase enzyme?
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Olive oil: At least that's what we used for assays when i was doing a lot of clinical chemistry. Today kitmakers sell you "lipase substrate" which the physician need only do quality control on. I suspect it's olive oil.
Answered 2/1/2019
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