Mesh term Apolipoproteins
Browse to parent terms:Apoproteins
Lipoproteins
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Apolipoproteins A
Apolipoproteins B
Apolipoproteins C
Apolipoproteins D
Apolipoproteins E
Apolipoproteins L
Apolipoproteins M
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