Triacylglycerol—sterol O-acyltransferase

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triacylglycerol-sterol O-acyltransferase
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In

enzymology, a triacylglycerol---sterol O-acyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.77) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

triacylglycerol + a 3beta-hydroxysterol diacylglycerol + a 3beta-hydroxysterol ester

Thus, the two

.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those acyltransferases transferring groups other than aminoacyl groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is triacylglycerol:3beta-hydroxysterol O-acyltransferase. This enzyme is also called triacylglycerol:sterol acyltransferase.

References

  • Zimowski J, Wojciechowski ZA (1981). "Acyl donors for sterol esterification by cell-free preparations from Sinapis alba roots". .