CEL
Gastrointestinal & Hepatic System · Gastric & Pancreatic Digestive Secretion
How does CEL help me absorb fats from food?
CEL makes a digestive enzyme released by the pancreas that breaks down certain fat-containing compounds. This supports the absorption of cholesterol and fat-soluble nutrients in the intestine.
- Common Gene Name
- carboxyl ester lipase
- NCBI Gene ID
- 1056
- Chromosome
- 9
Clinical Evidence Status
Disease evidence limited or conflicting
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 8 | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Moderate | Autosomal dominant | View source 2023-09-13 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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