Apolipoproteins
- Name
- Apolipoproteins
- Accession Number
- DBCAT005876
- 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.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description CER-001 CER-001 is a negatively charged lipoprotein particle comprising human recombinant apolipoprotein A-I and two phospholipids: sphingomyelin and dipalmitoylphosphatidylglycerol. It is under investigation for the treatment of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) deficiencies. - Drugs & Drug Targets
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