An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cholesterol esters by the direct transfer of the fatty acid group from a fatty acyl CoA derivative. This enzyme has been found in the adrenal gland, gonads, liver, intestinal mucosa, and aorta of many mammalian species. EC 2.3.1.26.
Subtype terms (1)
More specific conditions that are subtypes of Sterol O-Acyltransferase in the MeSH hierarchy.