Oxysterol Binding Proteins [proteiny vázající oxysterol]

topical
Terms

protein vázající oxysterol

 

OXYB Protein
Oxysterol Binding Protein
Oxysterol Receptor
Oxysterol Receptors
Receptor, Oxysterol

Definition

Family of steroid receptors that transport CHOLESTEROL and PHOSPHOLIPIDS. They act as a sensor or transporter of these ligands at contact sites of two different cellular membranes where they function as lipid exchangers, mediating counter-directional transport of two different lipid ligands.

DUI
D000098825 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000767389
History note
2025(1988); was OXYSTEROL BINDING PROTEIN 1988-2024
Public note
2025; see OXYSTEROL BINDING PROTEIN 1988-2024; OXYSTEROL BINDING PROTEIN was indexed under RECEPTORS, STEROID 1988-2024