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Preferred term

Apolipoprotein B-48  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A 241-kDa protein synthesized only in the INTESTINES. It serves as a structural protein of CHYLOMICRONS. Its exclusive association with chylomicron particles provides an indicator of intestinally derived lipoproteins in circulation. Apo B-48 is a shortened form of apo B-100 and lacks the LDL-receptor region.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Apo B-48
  • ApoB-48
  • ApoB48
  • Apo B, Chylomicron
  • Apolipoprotein B48
  • Apolipoprotein B, Chylomicron
  • Apoprotein B-48
  • Chylomicron Apo B
  • Chylomicron Apolipoprotein B

In other languages

  • French

  • Apo B des chylomicrons
  • Apo B-48
  • ApoB-48
  • ApoB48
  • Apolipoprotéine B des chylomicrons
  • Apolipoprotéine B48
  • Apolipoprotéine B48 des chylomicrons
  • Apolipoprotéine de type B-48
  • Apoprotéine B-48

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LJ8TNJFX-T

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