Entry
Name
Cholesterol metabolism - Homo sapiens (human)
Description
Cholesterol is an essential component of mammalian cell membranes as well as a precursor of bile acids, vitamin D and steroid hormones. Cholesterol homeostasis in humans is regulated by well-balanced mechanisms of intestinal uptake, endogenous synthesis, transport in lipoprotein particles, and biliary excretion. Its abnormal metabolism can lead to increased risk for various endocrine disorders and cardiovascular diseases.
Class
Organismal Systems; Digestive system
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Network
Element
N00332 Vesicular uptake of lipoproteins
N00336 PCSK9-mediated LDLR degradation
Drug
D02047 Dextran sulfate sodium (JAN)
D03343 Dextran sulfate sodium sulfur 5 (JP18)
D05255 Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (USP)
D11648 Volanesorsen (USAN/INN)
D11650 Volanesorsen sodium (USAN)
D12293 Inclisiran sodium (JAN)
D12580 Sudotaxel zendusortide (USAN/INN)
D12581 Zendusortide (USAN/INN)
D12901 Obicetrapib calcium (USAN)
Other DBs
Organism
Homo sapiens (human) [GN:
hsa ]
Gene
19 ABCA1; ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 1 [KO:K05641 ]
5360 PLTP; phospholipid transfer protein [KO:K08761 ]
1071 CETP; cholesteryl ester transfer protein [KO:K16835 ]
4018 LPA; lipoprotein(a) [KO:K09644 ] [EC:3.4.21.-]
948 CD36; CD36 molecule (CD36 blood group) [KO:K06259 ]
3949 LDLR; low density lipoprotein receptor [KO:K12473 ]
57552 NCEH1; neutral cholesterol ester hydrolase 1 [KO:K14349 ] [EC:3.1.1.-]
949 SCARB1; scavenger receptor class B member 1 [KO:K13885 ]
255738 PCSK9; proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 [KO:K13050 ] [EC:3.4.21.-]
26119 LDLRAP1; low density lipoprotein receptor adaptor protein 1 [KO:K12474 ]
4035 LRP1; LDL receptor related protein 1 [KO:K04550 ]
4036 LRP2; LDL receptor related protein 2 [KO:K06233 ]
4043 LRPAP1; LDL receptor related protein associated protein 1 [KO:K22290 ]
10948 STARD3; StAR related lipid transfer domain containing 3 [KO:K22291 ]
7416 VDAC1; voltage dependent anion channel 1 [KO:K05862 ]
7417 VDAC2; voltage dependent anion channel 2 [KO:K15040 ]
7419 VDAC3; voltage dependent anion channel 3 [KO:K15041 ]
9217 VAPB; VAMP associated protein B and C [KO:K10707 ]
4864 NPC1; NPC intracellular cholesterol transporter 1 [KO:K12385 ]
10577 NPC2; NPC intracellular cholesterol transporter 2 [KO:K13443 ]
6770 STAR; steroidogenic acute regulatory protein [KO:K16931 ]
27141 CIDEB; cell death inducing DFFA like effector b [KO:K25914 ]
8647 ABCB11; ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 11 [KO:K05664 ]
64240 ABCG5; ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 5 [KO:K05683 ]
64241 ABCG8; ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 8 [KO:K05684 ]
Compound
C15610 Cholest-5-ene-3beta,26-diol
Reference
Authors
Paththinige CS, Sirisena ND, Dissanayake V
Title
Genetic determinants of inherited susceptibility to hypercholesterolemia - a comprehensive literature review.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Oldoni F, Sinke RJ, Kuivenhoven JA
Title
Mendelian disorders of high-density lipoprotein metabolism.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Lusis AJ, Fogelman AM, Fonarow GC
Title
Genetic basis of atherosclerosis: part I: new genes and pathways.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Wasan KM, Brocks DR, Lee SD, Sachs-Barrable K, Thornton SJ
Title
Impact of lipoproteins on the biological activity and disposition of hydrophobic drugs: implications for drug discovery.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Ikonen E
Title
Cellular cholesterol trafficking and compartmentalization.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Vaziri ND
Title
HDL abnormalities in nephrotic syndrome and chronic kidney disease.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Kingwell BA, Chapman MJ, Kontush A, Miller NE
Title
HDL-targeted therapies: progress, failures and future.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Do RQ, Nicholls SJ, Schwartz GG
Title
Evolving targets for lipid-modifying therapy.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Feingold KR, Grunfeld C
Title
Introduction to Lipids and Lipoproteins
Journal
Endotext (2000)
Reference
Authors
Sacks FM
Title
The crucial roles of apolipoproteins E and C-III in apoB lipoprotein metabolism in normolipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Yasuda T, Ishida T, Rader DJ
Title
Update on the role of endothelial lipase in high-density lipoprotein metabolism, reverse cholesterol transport, and atherosclerosis.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Wang S, Smith JD
Title
ABCA1 and nascent HDL biogenesis.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Hassan M
Title
ANGPLT3: A novel modulator of lipid metabolism.
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Reference
Authors
Dijk W, Kersten S
Title
Regulation of lipoprotein lipase by Angptl4.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Huuskonen J, Olkkonen VM, Jauhiainen M, Ehnholm C
Title
The impact of phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) on HDL metabolism.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Shinkai H
Title
Cholesteryl ester transfer-protein modulator and inhibitors and their potential for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Norata GD, Tsimikas S, Pirillo A, Catapano AL
Title
Apolipoprotein C-III: From Pathophysiology to Pharmacology.
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Reference
Authors
Zhong LY, Cayabyab FS, Tang CK, Zheng XL, Peng TH, Lv YC
Title
Sortilin: A novel regulator in lipid metabolism and atherogenesis.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Sorrentino V, Zelcer N
Title
Post-transcriptional regulation of lipoprotein receptors by the E3-ubiquitin ligase inducible degrader of the low-density lipoprotein receptor.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Jiang W, Song BL
Title
Ubiquitin ligases in cholesterol metabolism.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Lambert G, Sjouke B, Choque B, Kastelein JJ, Hovingh GK
Title
The PCSK9 decade.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Graham A, Allen AM
Title
Mitochondrial function and regulation of macrophage sterol metabolism and inflammatory responses.
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Reference
Authors
Elustondo P, Martin LA, Karten B
Title
Mitochondrial cholesterol import.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Raiborg C, Wenzel EM, Stenmark H
Title
ER-endosome contact sites: molecular compositions and functions.
Journal
Reference
Authors
van der Kant R, Neefjes J
Title
Small regulators, major consequences - Ca(2)(+) and cholesterol at the endosome-ER interface.
Journal
Reference
Authors
Kjolby M, Andersen OM, Breiderhoff T, Fjorback AW, Pedersen KM, Madsen P, Jansen P, Heeren J, Willnow TE, Nykjaer A
Title
Sort1, encoded by the cardiovascular risk locus 1p13.3, is a regulator of hepatic lipoprotein export.
Journal
Related pathway
hsa00900 Terpenoid backbone biosynthesis
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