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GO: Molecular Function

cholesterol transfer activity

Term ID
GO:0120020
Synonyms
  • cholesterol carrier activity
  • cholesterol transporter activity
  • intermembrane cholesterol transfer activity
Definition
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. (3)
References
  • Reactome:R-HSA-1454928
  • Reactome:R-HSA-216723
  • Reactome:R-HSA-265443
  • Reactome:R-HSA-265545
  • Reactome:R-HSA-266082
  • Reactome:R-HSA-5682111
  • Reactome:R-HSA-8951850
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Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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