Apolipoprotein C

Chemical compound

In the field of molecular biology, apolipoprotein C is a family of four low molecular weight apolipoproteins, designated as C-I, C-II, C-III, and C-IV that are surface components of chylomicrons, VLDL, and HDL. In the fasting state, the C apolipoproteins are mainly associated with HDL. During absorption of dietary fat, the C apolipoproteins preferentially redistribute to the surface of the triglyceride-rich chylomicrons and VLDL.[1]

References

  1. ^ Mahley RW, Innerarity TL, Rall SC, Weisgraber KH (December 1984). "Plasma lipoproteins: apolipoprotein structure and function". J. Lipid Res. 25 (12): 1277–94. doi:10.1016/S0022-2275(20)34443-6. PMID 6099394.
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Lipids: lipoprotein particle metabolism
Lipoprotein particle classes
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Apolipoproteins
Extracellular enzymesLipid transfer proteinsCell surface receptors
ATP-binding
cassette transporter


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