cholesterol transfer activity [GO_0120020]
Removes cholesterol from a membrane or a monolayer lipid particle, transports it through the aqueous phase while protected in a hydrophobic pocket, and brings it to an acceptor membrane or lipid particle.
cholesterol transfer activity
ID: GO_0120020
Class
Removes cholesterol from a membrane or a monolayer lipid particle, transports it through the aqueous phase while protected in a hydrophobic pocket, and brings it to an acceptor membrane or lipid particle.
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Relationships
- has part: cholesterol binding
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| intermembrane cholesterol transfer activity | narrow synonym | |
| cholesterol transporter activity | broad synonym | |
| cholesterol carrier activity | exact synonym |
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