very-low-density lipoprotein particle

I. Involved cell-cell interactions

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Interactors
Protein name
Directionality
Classification
1APOB-APOBRAPOB_HUMAN - APOBR_HUMANLigand-ReceptorSignaling by Apolipoprotein

II. Literature review

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Namevery-low-density lipoprotein particle
IDGO_0034361
collection_id

Cellular component

Exact synonym

VLDL complex, VLDL particle, very-low-density lipoprotein complex

Description

A triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle that is typically composed of APOB100, APOE and APOCs and has a density of about 1.006 g/ml and a diameter of between 20-80 nm. It is found in blood and transports endogenous products (newly synthesized cholesterol and triglycerides) from the liver.

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Genes
APOA1PCYOX1APOBAPOA2APOC3APOBRSELENOSAPOHLSRAPOMAPOL1APOC1APOOAPOA5APOC2VLDLRAPOC4LPLAPOEAPOA4