Apolipoproteins

Question 1

location of apolipoprotein

Answer 1

surface of LPP particles

Question 2

functions of apolipoproteins

Answer 2

→ Help maintain the structural integrity of LPP
→ Serve as ligands for cell receptors
→ Act as activators and inhibitors of the various enzymes that modify LPP particles

Question 3

apolipoprotein contains

Answer 3

amphipatic helix

Question 4

what is the major protein on HDL

Answer 4

apo A-1

Question 5

it measure anti atherogenic HDL present in plasma

Answer 5

Apo A-1

Question 6

It is a large protein with _____kD

Answer 6

Apo B, 500

Question 7

Apo B is the principal protein of ?

Answer 7

LDL, VLDL & Chylos

Question 8

Is found on LDL and VLDL

Answer 8

Apo B 100

Question 9

Ligand for the LDL receptor

Answer 9

Apo B 100

Question 10

Exclusively found in chylomicrons

Answer 10

Apo B 48

Question 11

Found in LDL, VLDL, and HDL

Answer 11

Apo E

Question 12

examples of apo B

Answer 12

Apo B-100 & Apo B-48

Question 13

examples of apo E

Answer 13

Apo E2
Apo E3
Apo E4

Question 14

Serves as a ligand for the LDL receptor and the
chylomicron remnant receptor

Answer 14

Apo E

Question 15

What are the major Lpp

Answer 15

chylos, vldl, ldl, hdl

Question 16

what are the minor lpp

Answer 16

idl, lp(a), lp x, beta vldl

Question 17

chylomicrons contains

Answer 17

apo b-48

Question 18

Account for the turbidity of postprandial plasma

Answer 18

chylomicrons