| ncRNA Symbol: | SOAT1 |
| Full Name: | sterol O-acyltransferase 1 |
| Category: | mRNA |
| Synonyms: | ACACT|ACAT|ACAT-1|ACAT1|SOAT|STAT |
| Chromosome: | chr1 |
| Strand: | + |
| Coordinate: | | Start Site(bp): | 179293714 | End Site(bp): | 179358680 | |
| Gene Summary: | The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the acyltransferase family. It is located in the endoplasmic reticulum, and catalyzes the formation of fatty acid-cholesterol esters. This gene has been implicated in the formation of beta-amyloid and atherosclerotic plaques by controlling the equilibrium between free cholesterol and cytoplasmic cholesteryl esters. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2011] |
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