LPGDS
LPGDS, also known as lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase, is an enzyme primarily involved in lipid metabolism. Its main function is to catalyze the esterification of cholesterol with a fatty acid, which is then transferred to lecithin. This process is crucial for the proper functioning of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) in the bloodstream.
LPGDS plays a significant role in reverse cholesterol transport, a process that removes excess cholesterol from
Genetic defects in the LPGDS gene can lead to a condition known as fish-eye disease, characterized by