Cholesterol Ester Transfer Proteins

**Definition:** Proteins that bind to and transfer CHOLESTEROL ESTERS between LIPOPROTEINS such as LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS and HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.700 - D12.776.124.197 - D12.776.157.165 - D12.776.395.199

**Synonyms:** - Cholesterol Ester Transfer Protein - Cholesterol Ester Transport Protein, CETP - Cholesteryl Ester Exchange Protein - Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein