Apolipoprotein A-V

Synonyms

APOA5 Protein

Apo A V Protein

Apo A-V Protein

Apo A5 Protein

ApoA V Protein

ApoA-V Protein

Apolipoprotein A V

Apolipoprotein A5

A minor apolipoprotein that associates with HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (HDL), VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (VLDL), and CHYLOMICRONS. It regulates levels of plasma TRIGLYCERIDES by activating APOLIPOPROTEIN C-II LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE and inhibiting hepatic VLDL triglyceride hydrolysis.