Full form of LCAT is ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase Lecithin-cholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT) is present in HDL and esterifies the cholesterol in HDL. Major activator of LCAT is Apo-Al. Apo-C1 can also activate LCAT.HDL-Cholesterol appears to be the best independent predictor of coronary aery disease (inverse relationship) than any other known risk factor. That means low HDL is a much stronger predictor of coronary aery disease than increased LDL cholesterol or increased total cholesterolThe intracellular cholesterol activates the intracellular enzyme acyl-CoA cholesterol acyl transferase (ACAT). This enzyme catalyzes transfer of an acyl group from a fatty acid derivative to cholesterol, resulting in the formation of esterified choleserol, and this cholesterol ester is stored for subsequent use.
Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase
Lecithin cholesterol alkyltransferase
Lecithin choline acetyltransferase
Lecithin choline alcohol transferase