Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The C26H43 radical of cholesterin.

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  • noun organic chemistry The univalent radical derived from cholesterol

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Examples

  • As well as with the humanin gene, his team has been working with variations of a gene known as cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which they have linked to long life, good heart health, a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, and a smaller chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • As well as with the humanin gene, his team has been working with variations of a gene known as cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which they have linked to long life, good heart health, a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, and a smaller chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • As well as with the humanin gene, his team has been working with variations of a gene known as cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which they have linked to long life, good heart health, a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, and a smaller chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • As well as with the humanin gene, his team has been working with variations of a gene known as cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which they have linked to long life, good heart health, a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, and a smaller chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

    Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010

  • As well as with the humanin gene, his team has been working with variations of a gene known as cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which they have linked to long life, good heart health, a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, and a smaller chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

    FinanzNachrichten.de: Aktuelle Nachrichten 2010

  • As well as with the humanin gene, his team has been working with variations of a gene known as cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which they have linked to long life, good heart health, a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, and a smaller chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2010

  • As well as with the humanin gene, his team has been working with variations of a gene known as cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which they have linked to long life, good heart health, a reduced risk of cognitive decline with age, and a smaller chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

    FinanzNachrichten.de: Aktuelle Nachrichten 2010

  • A second class of drugs seeking to raise HDL are called cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, or CETP inhibitors.

    Fool.com: The Motley Fool 2009

  • Evacetrapib is designed to inhibit cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CETP, which is involved in transferring cholesterol particles from HDL—considered the "good" cholesterol—to LDL, referred to as "bad" cholesterol.

    UPDATE: Lilly Study Shows Experimental Drug Boosts Good Cholesterol Jennifer Corbett Dooren 2011

  • Anacetrapib is designed to inhibit cholesteryl ester transfer protein, or CTEP, which is involved in transferring cholesterol particles from HDL — considered the " good " cholesterol — to LDL, referred to as " bad " cholesterol.

    Business Watch 2010

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