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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.
Also Known As:
Cholesterol Esterifying Enzyme; Acyl CoA Cholesterol Acyltransferase; Acyltransferase, Acyl-CoA-Cholesterol; Acyltransferase, Cholesterol; Enzyme, Cholesterol Esterifying; Esterifying Enzyme, Cholesterol; O-Acyltransferase, Sterol; Sterol O Acyltransferase; Acyl-CoA-Cholesterol Acyltransferase; Cholesterol Acyltransferase; Acyl-CoA:cholesterol O-acyltransferase
Networked: 188 relevant articles (8 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Chang, Ta-Yuan: 9 articles (02/2022 - 01/2002)
2. Rudel, Lawrence L: 8 articles (06/2012 - 08/2002)
3. Chang, Catherine C Y: 7 articles (02/2022 - 01/2002)
4. Aragane, K: 6 articles (09/2001 - 01/2000)
5. Kusunoki, J: 6 articles (09/2001 - 01/2000)
6. Fujinami, K: 5 articles (09/2001 - 01/2000)
7. Kojima, K: 5 articles (09/2001 - 01/2000)
8. Tomoda, Hiroshi: 4 articles (12/2011 - 09/2007)
9. Vaziri, N D: 4 articles (02/2006 - 10/2002)
10. Nishitsuji, Kazuchika: 3 articles (10/2021 - 05/2015)

Related Diseases

1. Atherosclerosis
2. Hypertriglyceridemia
3. Hypercholesterolemia
4. Reperfusion Injury
5. Hyperlipidemias (Hyperlipidemia)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Lipoproteins (Lipoprotein)
2. Triglycerides (Triacylglycerol)
3. Lipase (Acid Lipase)
4. VLDL Lipoproteins
5. Lipoprotein Lipase (Diacylglycerol Lipase)
6. Acyl Coenzyme A (Acyl CoA)
7. Cholesterol Esters (Cholesteryl Esters)
8. Enzymes
9. Lipids
10. Phosphatidylcholine-Sterol O-Acyltransferase (Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Splenectomy
3. Hemoperfusion