Researchers purified several lipases from the marine bacterium to study how they break down fats.

The lab measured lipase activity in the patient’s blood to diagnose possible pancreatitis.

In the bloodstream, lipoprotein lipases play a crucial role in hydrolyzing triglycerides into free fatty acids for tissue uptake.

The activity of lipoprotein lipase determines how efficiently the body clears dietary fats from the circulation.