Name | Sterol O-acyltransferase 1 |
Description | Catalyzes the formation of fatty acid-cholesterol esters, which are less soluble in membranes than cholesterol. Plays a role in lipoprotein assembly and dietary cholesterol absorption. In addition to its acyltransferase activity, it may act as a ligase. |
UniProt ID | P35610 |
Gene | SOAT1 |