Pseudoesterase activity of albumin: A probable determinant of cholesterol biosynthesis

The association between hypoalbuminemia and coronary artery disease is known from some time. However, the reason as to how such phenomenon is correlated remains unknown. We have observed from published scientific literature that HSA has the potential to control cholesterol biosynthesis due to its pseudoesterase activity. In-silico observations have supported our view since acetyl coA, the precursor molecule of cholesterol biosynthesis is shown to bind with Tyr 411 of HSA. Incidentally, Tyr411 is a critical moiety for pseudoesterase activity of albumin.
Source: Medical Hypotheses - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research