What is LCAT?

 What is LCAT?
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Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase.
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LCAT present in plasma is activated by apo-A1, when LCAT binds to HDL disc.
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The free cholesterol is esterified by LCAT the esterified cholesterol is then incorporated into HDL disc, to form mature HDL. So for excretion of cholesterol, LCAT is necessary.
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