kolesteroolesterite
Kolesteroolesterite, often referred to as cholesterol esters, are a class of organic compounds formed by the esterification of cholesterol with a fatty acid. This process involves the chemical reaction between the hydroxyl group of cholesterol and the carboxyl group of a fatty acid, resulting in the formation of an ester bond and the release of a water molecule. Cholesterol esters are a vital component of biological systems, primarily serving as a storage form of cholesterol.
In the body, cholesterol esters are synthesized and stored within cells, particularly in tissues like the liver,
The hydrolysis of cholesterol esters, a process catalyzed by enzymes called cholesteryl ester hydrolases, releases free