Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
steroidogenic acute regulatory protein, StAR, bioluminescence
College
Life Sciences
Department
Physiology and Developmental Biology
Abstract
Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein (StAR) is a protein involved in the genesis of cortisol, testosterone, estrogen and other steroids. In fact, it is the rate-limiting step in the process of steroidogenesis. StAR is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the outside of the mitochondrial matrix to the inside, where it undergoes chemical processes that turn it into the steroids listed above. The body is thought to increase the amount of StAR in mitochondrial membranes when it receives certain signals in order to create more steroids. My topic involves the mechanism for this upregulation.
Recommended Citation
Miner, Andrew and Judd, Dr. Allen
(2013)
"Understanding the Pathway of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein Using Bioluminescence,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1401.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1401