Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

lipid transfer activity

Term ID
GO:0120013
Synonyms
  • intermembrane lipid transfer activity
  • lipid carrier activity
Definition
Removes a lipid 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. This results in intermembrane transfer of lipids. (3)
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