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Apolipoproteins L  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A family of apolipoproteins occurring in humans that are structurally similar to B-CELL LEUKEMIA 2 FAMILY PROTEINS. In addition to their roles in cholesterol and lipid transport, they are expressed by MYELOID CELLS and ENDOTHELIAL CELLS during INFLAMMATION and may function to promote CELL DEATH.

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Entry terms

  • Apolipoprotein L Family
  • ApoL Proteins

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DH0WCCF3-V

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