Sterol O-Acyltransferase

Sterol O-acyltransferas

Svensk definition

Ett enzym som katalyserar formeringen av kolesterolestrar genom direkt överföring av fettsyragrupper från acyl-CoA-derivat. Enzymet har återfunnits i binjuren, könskörtlarna, levern, tarmslemhinnan och aortan hos många däggdjursarter. EC 2.3.1.26.

Engelsk definition

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cholesterol esters by the direct transfer of the fatty acid group from a fatty acyl CoA derivative. This enzyme has been found in the adrenal gland, gonads, liver, intestinal mucosa, and aorta of many mammalian species. EC 2.3.1.26.

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Engelska synonymer

O-Acyltransferase, Sterol Sterol O Acyltransferase Cholesterol Esterifying Enzyme Enzyme, Cholesterol Esterifying Esterifying Enzyme, Cholesterol Acyl-CoA-Cholesterol Acyltransferase Acyl CoA Cholesterol Acyltransferase Acyltransferase, Acyl-CoA-Cholesterol Cholesterol Acyltransferase Acyltransferase, Cholesterol