Apolipoprotein A-II is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''APOA2''
gene
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Function
''APOA2'' encodes apolipoprotein A-II, (ApoA-II) which is the second most abundant protein of the high density lipoprotein particles. The protein is found in plasma as a monomer, homodimer, or heterodimer with apolipoprotein D. Defects in this gene may result in apolipoprotein A-II deficiency or hypercholesterolemia.
Interactions
ApoA-II has been shown to
interact
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with
phospholipid transfer protein.
Interactive pathway map
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Apolipoproteins
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