Apolipoproteins B

Major structural proteins of triacylglycerol-rich LIPOPROTEINS. There are two forms, apolipoprotein B-100 and apolipoprotein B-48, both derived from a single gene. ApoB-100 expressed in the liver is found in low-density lipoproteins (LIPOPROTEINS, LDL; LIPOPROTEINS, VLDL). ApoB-48 expressed in the intestine is found in CHYLOMICRONS. They are important in the biosynthesis, transport, and metabolism of triacylglycerol-rich lipoproteins. Plasma Apo-B levels are high in atherosclerotic patients but non-detectable in ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA.

Also Known As:

ApoB; Apo B; Apoprotein (B); Apoproteins B; Apo-B

Lipids: 118169
- Lipoproteins: 18602
  - Apolipoproteins: 15204
    - Apolipoproteins B: 3820
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Lipoproteins: 18602
    - Apolipoproteins: 15204
      - Apolipoproteins B: 3820
  - Apoproteins: 638
    - Apolipoproteins: 15204
      - Apolipoproteins B: 3820

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