Exhibits strong arylesterase activity with beta-naphthyl acetate and phenyl acetate (By similarity). May play a role in adipocyte differentiation. Strongly expressed in adipose tissue. Highly expressed in liver, heart, and kidney. Expressed at intermediate level in brain and lung. Weakly expressed in spleen, skeletal muscle and testis. Expressed during adipocyte differentiation. Expression appears 3 days following induction of adipose conversion. Glycosylated in vitro. Belongs to the strictosidine synthase family.