Furthermore, the analysis of several cancer tissues and cancer cells revealed the over-expression of specific components of cholesterol transport, including the SR-B1 (HDL) receptor and the LDL-receptor (Lacko et al., 2002; Tatidis et al., 2002; Llaverias et al., 2011; Gorin et al., 2012). This evidence concerns the gene SCARB1 and cancer.