apolipoprotein

American  

[ap-uh-lip-uh-proh-teen, -tee-in, -lahy-puh-] / ˌæp əˌlɪp əˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn, -ˌlaɪ pə- /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. the lipid-free protein portion of a lipoprotein.

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apolipoprotein British  

/ -ˌlaɪ-, ˌæpəˌlɪpəʊˈprəʊtiːn /

noun

1. any of a group of glycoproteins that form part of the structure of lipoproteins, some of which have been associated with Alzheimer's disease

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apolipoprotein Scientific  

/ ăp′ə-lĭp′ō-prō′tēn′,-lī′pō- /

1. Any of various proteins that combine with a lipid to form a lipoprotein, such as high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). Apolipoproteins are important in the transport of cholesterol in the body and the regulation of the level of cholesterol in cells and blood.

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Etymology

Origin of apolipoprotein

apo- + lipoprotein

Example Sentences

Testing for another protein, apolipoprotein B, can also be performed for those with high triglycerides, diabetes or other conditions, the guidelines say.

From The Wall Street Journal

These were C1QA, which plays a role in immune signaling; clusterin, which is involved in protein folding and amyloid removal; and apolipoprotein B, a protein that transports fats in the bloodstream and contributes to blood vessel health.

From Science Daily

In addition, the study provides evidence that deficiency of apolipoprotein E, a protein involved in lipid metabolism results in a signature of accelerated endothelial aging.

From Science Daily

It picked up the well-known association between Alzheimer's and high cholesterol, through a variant form of the apolipoprotein E gene, APOE4.

From Science Daily

Advanced age and carrying the apolipoprotein ε4 risk gene are already known risk factors.

From Science Daily