phosphatidylcholine-sterol O-acyltransferase activity

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Namephosphatidylcholine-sterol O-acyltransferase activity
IDGO_0004607
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Molecular function

Related synonym

LCAT (lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase), LCAT activity, lecithin--cholesterol acyltransferase activity, lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase activity, phosphatidylcholine:sterol O-acyltransferase activity, phospholipid--cholesterol acyltransferase activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: phosphatidylcholine + a sterol = a sterol ester + 1-acylglycerophosphocholine.

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