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Apoproteins C

Apoproteins C Definition & Meaning
Apoproteins C Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Apoproteins C?

Lipoproteins located on the surface of VLDL. They are transferred to HDL throughout the catabolism of VLDL and affect lipoprotein lipase activity. A genetic lack of Apo C-II results in hyperglyceridemia and low levels of HDL. Another form of hyperglyceridemia with normal Apo C-II levels is caused by a high concentration of Apo C-III in VLDL.

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