A lipase comprising a polypeptide or peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1-19 and the polynucleotides encoding the lipases is disclosed. The lipases and nucleic acid sequences encoding these lipases can be used in the preparation of polymers, in formulations which may comprise detergents, as catalysts, in the preparation of bioplastics, as part of diagnostic kits, in the preparation of biofuels and for the prevention and/or treatment of a disease.
