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[Lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase]

Y Harada1, I Inoue, K Takahashi

  • 1Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, Saitama Medical School.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|December 1, 1994
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Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) enzyme is crucial for reverse cholesterol transport. Gene analysis in LCAT deficiency patients reveals mutation locations correlate with disease severity.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) is a key plasma enzyme.
  • It facilitates the esterification of unesterified cholesterol in lipoproteins.
  • LCAT is central to reverse cholesterol transport, interacting with HDL and CETP.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the structure and function of LCAT.
  • To propose a catalytic mechanism for LCAT enzymatic action.
  • To correlate gene mutations with clinical and biochemical phenotypes in LCAT deficiency.

Summary:

  • The LCAT cDNA sequence (approx. 1400 bp) encodes 416 amino acids, exhibiting high alpha-helix and beta-sheet content.
  • Amino acid sequence identity with various lipases suggests structural and functional similarities.

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  • Putative catalytic sites and enzymatic mechanisms are proposed.
  • Gene analysis in LCAT deficiency and Fish eye disease patients demonstrates a link between mutation site and disease severity.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into the molecular basis of LCAT function.
    • Aids in understanding the pathogenesis of LCAT-related disorders.
    • Facilitates genotype-phenotype correlation for improved diagnosis and management.