Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (493 aa, ~55 kDa) is encoded by the human CETP gene. This protein is involved in cholesterol transport, metabolism, and homeostasis.

**Synonyms:** - CETP - Lipid Transfer Protein I - Plasma Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein