Apolipoproteins Flashcards
1
Q
Major lipoprotein of B-48
A
Chylomicrons
2
Q
Function of B-48
A
Chylomicron secretion
3
Q
Major lipoprotein of B-100
A
VLDL, IDL, and LDL
4
Q
Function of B-100
A
Binds LDL receptors, VLDL secretion
5
Q
Major lipoprotein of A-1
A
HDL
6
Q
Function of A-1
A
Activates LCAT and binds HDL receptor
7
Q
What does LCAT stand for?
A
Lecithin:cholesterol acyl transferase
8
Q
What does LCAT do?
A
Esterifies cholesterol
9
Q
Major lipoprotein of C-II
A
Chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, HDL
10
Q
Function of C-II
A
Activates LP lipase
11
Q
Major lipoprotein of E
A
Chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL
12
Q
Function of E
A
Binds to LDL receptor associated protein