Apolipoproteins

Apolipoproteiner

Svensk definition

Proteinkomponenter i lipoproteiner som återstår sedan de fetter som proteinerna varit bundna till avlägsnats. De har en viktig roll i transporten och omsättningen av fetter.

Engelsk definition

Protein components on the surface of LIPOPROTEINS. They form a layer surrounding the hydrophobic lipid core. There are several classes of apolipoproteins with each playing a different role in lipid transport and LIPID METABOLISM. These proteins are synthesized mainly in the LIVER and the INTESTINES.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Apolipoprotein