• The protein encoded by this gene is found in plasma, where it is involved in the transfer of cholesteryl ester from high density lipoprotein (HDL) to other lipoproteins. Defects in this gene are a cause of hyperalphalipoproteinemia 1 (HALP1). Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2013]
  

CETP (Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with CETP include Hyperalphalipoproteinemia 1 and Hyperalphalipoproteinemia. Among its related pathways are Familial hyperlipidemia type 1 and Plasma lipoprotein assembly, remodeling, and clearance. Gene Ontology (GO) annotations related to this gene include lipid binding and lipid transporter activity. An important paralog of this gene is LBP.