Hepatic lipase (HL), also called hepatic triglyceride lipase (HTGL) or LIPC (for lipase, hepatic), is a form of lipase, catalyzing the hydrolysis of triacylglyceride. It is mapped to 8q24. LIPC encodes hepatic triglyceride lipase, which is expressed in liver. LIPC has the dual functions of triglyceride hydrolase and ligand/bridging factor for receptor-mediated lipoprotein uptake.
