Apolipoprotein B is a major protein constituent of chylomicrons (apo B-48), LDL (apo B-100) and VLDL (apo B-100). Apo B-100 functions as a recognition signal for the cellular binding and internalization of LDL particles by the apoB,E receptor.
"Complete cDNA and derived protein sequence of human apolipoprotein B-100."Knott T.C., Wallis S.C., Powell L.M., Pease R.J., Lusis A.J., Blackhart B., McCarthy B.J., Mahley R.W., Levy-Wilson B., Scott J.Nucleic Acids Res. 14:7501-7503(1986)
Research Topic:Cardiovascular