Term Name: sterol transfer activity
Synonyms: intermembrane sterol transfer activity
Definition: Removes a sterol from a membrane or a monolayer lipid particle, transports it through the aqueous phase while protected in a hydrophobic pocket, and brings it to an acceptor membrane or lipid particle.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0120015]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: sterol transport
is a type of: lipid transfer activity
has subtype: cholesterol transfer activity oxysterol transfer activity
has_part: sterol binding