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LCAT
Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) is defined as:
the efflux of cholesterol from extrahepatic tissue and its transport to the liver for
excretion via the intestines together with bile acids.
HDL plays a key role in the efflux of cholesterol from atherosclerotic lesions and its
transport to the liver.
ATP binding cassette transporter A-1 (ABCA-1) receptor
Scavenger receptor class-B type I (SR-BI)
Cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP), LCAT, ACAT