Apoa5 (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Apolipoprotein A-V is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOA5 gene.The protein encoded by this gene is an apolipoprotein and an important determinant of plasma triglyceride levels, a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. It is a component of several lipoprotein fractions including VLDL, HDL, chylomicrons. It is believed that apoA-V affects lipoprotein metabolism by interacting with LDL-R gene family receptors.This gene uses alternate polyadenylation sites and is located proximal to the apolipoprotein gene cluster on chromosome 11q23.