What is Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase (LCAT)?
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) is an enzyme primarily involved in lipid metabolism. It catalyzes the esterification of free cholesterol into cholesteryl esters, which are then incorporated into lipoproteins like HDL (high-density lipoprotein), facilitating reverse cholesterol transport from tissues to the liver for excretion.
