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LMP012773

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Namesterol O-acyltransferase 1
Protein EntrySOAT1_RAT
UniProt IDO70536
SpeciesRat
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Catalytic ActivityAcyl-CoA + cholesterol = CoA + cholesterol ester.
FunctionCatalyzes the formation of fatty acid-cholesterol esters. Plays a role in lipoprotein assembly and dietary cholesterol absorption.
SimilarityBelongs to the membrane-bound acyltransferase family. Sterol o-acyltransferase subfamily
Subcellular LocationEndoplasmic reticulum membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
SubunitMay form homo- or heterodimers. Interacts with UBIAD1 (By similarity)