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Description: Cholesterol esters are synthesized in plasma from cholesterol and an acyl chain on phosphatidylcholine (lecithin), through the action of lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT), an enzyme that is secreted from liver into the bloodstream, bound to HDL and LDL. Cholesterol esters are considerably more hydrophobic than cholesterol itself. Picture Stats: Views: 168 Filesize: 41.13kB Height: 426 Width: 587 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34613 |