All people, and animals, have apolipoproteins. These are a family of proteins that perform many functions in your body. Most help carry fats throughout your bloodstream and are related to your cholesterol level.
Some apolipoproteins have been linked to diseases, depending on the particular variant of protein. For example, apoE may be related to Alzheimer's dementia and apoA-I may be protective against heart disease.
A doctor may be able to order a laboratory test to determine the variant of a certain protein you have. However, it may be expensive, unavailable or unnecessary.
An apolipoprotein is a protein which can bind with a lipid to form a lipoprotein.
Kathleen L. Wyne has written: 'Regulation of apolipoprotein E synthesis in rat ovarian granulosa cells'
Wesley D. Leung has written: 'The role of apolipoprotein D in vascular smooth muscle cell migration'
Changiz Taghibiglou has written: 'Molecular mechanisms regulating the assembly and secretion of apolipoprotein B in hamster liver and its overproduction in insulin resistant states'
APO can be short for apolipoprotein or, in the British spelling, acute pulmonary oedema. It can also mean as per ordered.APO = Take medication with food. NPO means no food.
Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) are formed when cholesterol combines with proteins, phospholipids, and triglycerides. Specifically, apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB-100) is the primary protein component that facilitates the transport of cholesterol and triglycerides in the bloodstream. This combination allows LDLs to deliver cholesterol to cells throughout the body, playing a crucial role in lipid metabolism.
As you might be aware, it's rather difficult to attain enough brain tissue samples from surviving traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients in order to conduct a proper populations study. However, 30% of all TBI fatalities have been found to contain APP deposits. See link below.
The Milano gene is a variation of the gene that encodes for a protein called Apolipoprotein A-I. It is mainly found in individuals with a familial form of low HDL cholesterol levels. The difference lies in a single amino acid substitution in the protein sequence, resulting in functional changes and potential protective effects against cardiovascular disease.
Yes, there are different types of lipid panels, primarily categorized as standard and advanced lipid panels. A standard lipid panel typically measures total cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), HDL (high-density lipoprotein), and triglycerides. Advanced lipid panels may provide additional information, such as particle size and number, apolipoprotein levels, and other lipid-related markers, offering a more detailed assessment of cardiovascular risk. The choice of lipid panel depends on individual risk factors and clinical guidelines.
The chylomicrons are capable of transporting dietary triacyglycerols from the intestine to peripheral tissues. The liloprotein lipases can hydrolyze triacylglycerols. The remnants are then taken up by the liver with the aid of the apolipoprotein apoE and these remants are degraded in the liver.The very low density lipoprotein tansports triacyglycerols from the liver to peripheral tissues instead. When it is hydrolyzed by lipoprotein lipase, it loses the triacyglycerols and gets transformed into low density lipoproteins.
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