choleokinase

/kəʊliːˈkoʊɪneɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of cholesteryl esters in chylomicron and VLDL particles to form free cholesterol, a key step in the regulation of cholesterol levels in the body.

“The researchers studied the role of choleokinase in the metabolism of cholesterol in the liver.”

Synonyms

  • cholesterol esterase
  • cholesteryl ester hydrolase

Antonyms

  • cholesterol synthetase
  • cholesteryl synthase