Paraoxonase 1 also called Esterase-A is involved in the detoxification of organophosphate insecticides such as parathion. Paraoxonase 1 may also confer protection against coronary artery disease by destroying proinflammatory oxidized lipids present in oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) Synonyms: Serum paraoxonase, arylesterase 1, EC 3.1.1.2, EC 3.1.8.1, PON 1, Serum aryldialkylphosphatase 1, A-esterase 1, Aromatic esterase 1, K-45, ESA, PON