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Gastric lipase is an acidic lipase secreted by gastric chief cells in the stomach. It has a pH optimum of 3-6 and comprises one of the two acidic lipases, along with lingual lipase. Unlike pancreatic lipase, gastric lipase does not require bile acids or colipase for optimal activity. Gastric lipase contributes significantly to lipid hydrolysis during digestion, providing up to 30% of total lipolytic activity in adults. It plays an important role in digesting fats, especially for those with compromised pancr

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