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Gastrointestinal Lipase Inhibitor

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Gastrointestinal Lipase Inhibitor Definition

An agent that inhibits lipases expressed by gastric and pancreatic epithelial cells. Typically, a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor binds to lipases, blocks their activities and results in a diminished digestion and absorption of dietary fat. (NCI04)

Gastrointestinal Lipase Inhibitor Synonyms

Gastrointestinal Lipase Inhibitor

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Cetilistat
Orlistat



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