Gene Symbol |
Apoa4
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Entrez Gene |
11808
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Alt Symbol |
Apoa-4
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Species |
Mouse
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Gene Type |
protein-coding
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Description |
apolipoprotein A-IV
|
Other Description |
apo-AIV|apoA-IV|apolipoprotein A4
|
Swissprots |
Q91XF8 P06728
|
Accessions |
AAA37253 EDL25684 P06728 AK004856 BAB23620 AK161535 BAE36447 AK168687 BAE40533 AK169277 BC010769 AAH10769 BC050149 AAH50149 BF660098 M64248 AAA37214 M64249 AAA37215 M64250 AAA37216 NM_007468 NP_031494
|
Function |
May have a role in chylomicrons and VLDL secretion and catabolism. Required for efficient activation of lipoprotein lipase by ApoC-II; potent activator of LCAT. Apoa-IV is a major component of HDL and chylomicrons.
|
Subcellular Location |
Secreted.
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Tissue Specificity |
Secreted in plasma.
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Top Pathways |
Fat digestion and absorption, Vitamin digestion and absorption
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