Lysosomal hydrolases of the epidermis. 2. Ester hydrolases

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Mier, & Hurk. (1975). Lysosomal hydrolases of the epidermis. 2. Ester hydrolases. Br J Dermatol, 93(4), 391-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1975.tb06512.x (Original work published 1975)

Abstract

Five distinct ester hydrolases (EC 3-1) have been characterized in guinea-pig epidermis. These are carboxylic esterase, acid phosphatase, pyrophosphatase, and arylsulphatase A and B. Their properties are consistent with those of lysosomal enzymes.