2.3.1.77: triacylglycerol-sterol O-acyltransferase This is an abbreviated version! For detailed information about triacylglycerol-sterol O-acyltransferase, go to the full flat file .
Reaction
triacylglycerol +
a 3beta-hydroxysteroid =
diacylglycerol +
a 3beta-hydroxysteroid ester
Synonyms acyltransferase, triacylglycerol-sterol, triacylglycerol:sterol acyltransferase
ECTree
Systematic Name
Systematic Name on EC 2.3.1.77 - triacylglycerol-sterol O-acyltransferase
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triacylglycerol:3beta-hydroxysterol O-acyltransferase
Tripalmitoylglycerol and, more slowly, other triacylglycerols containing C6 to C22 fatty acids, can act as donors. The best acceptors are 3beta-hydroxysteroids with a planar ring system.