Korean scientist discovered Cholesterol and fat metabolism related protein.

Prof. Lee Jae-woon of Pohang Institute of Technology discovered an essential protein named ASC-2, a new active cofactor, that controls the expression of gene linked with the metabolism of cholesterol and fat in the liver.

Prof. Lee said that ASC-2 was also identified as a core factor in the gene expression and an essential factor for the fat and cholesterol metabolism in the liver by many re...