Sterol O-Acyltransferase

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.

Year introduced: 1998(1976)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.913.050.799

MeSH Unique ID: D002785

Registry Number: EC 2.3.1.26

Entry Terms:

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

Previous Indexing:

• Acyltransferases (1973-1975)
• Cholesterol (1973-1975)
• Coenzyme A (1973-1975)

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Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Transferases
Acyltransferases
Sterol O-Acyltransferase
Sterol O-Acyltransferase 2