Apoa4

Gene Symbol Apoa4
Entrez Gene 11808
Alt Symbol Apoa-4
Species Mouse
Gene Type protein-coding
Description apolipoprotein A-IV
Other Description apo-AIV|apoA-IV|apolipoprotein A4
Swissprots Q91XF8 P06728
Accessions AAA37253 EDL25684 P06728 AK004856 BAB23620 AK161535 BAE36447 AK168687 BAE40533 AK169277 BC010769 AAH10769 BC050149 AAH50149 BF660098 M64248 AAA37214 M64249 AAA37215 M64250 AAA37216 NM_007468 NP_031494
Function May have a role in chylomicrons and VLDL secretion and catabolism. Required for efficient activation of lipoprotein lipase by ApoC-II; potent activator of LCAT. Apoa-IV is a major component of HDL and chylomicrons.
Subcellular Location Secreted.
Tissue Specificity Secreted in plasma.
Top Pathways Fat digestion and absorption, Vitamin digestion and absorption