Lipases are ubiquitous enzymes in nature, which play a crucial role in fat metabolism by catalyzing the hydrolysis of triacylglycerol to free fatty acids and glycerol. However, reports concerning insect lipase are rare. In this study, we studied the expression and activity of a lipase-related
Background: Acorn fruit, its components and by-products are experiencing renewed interest thanks to their nutritional and phytochemical features. In particular, the oil extracted from acorns is recognized for having high nutritional
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