Term Name: | cholesterol transfer activity |
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Synonyms: | cholesterol carrier activity, cholesterol transporter activity, intermembrane cholesterol transfer activity |
Definition: | Removes cholesterol from a membrane or a monolayer lipid particle, transports it through the aqueous phase while protected in a hydrophobic pocket, and brings it to an acceptor membrane or lipid particle. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0120020] QuickGO AmiGO |