[Apolipoprotein E phenotyping--useful in the study of hyperlipoproteinemia type III]. 1993

T A Hagve, and T Furuset, and B Christophersen, and L Ose
Institutt for klinisk biokjemi, Rikshospitalet, Oslo.

Apolipoprotein E (apo E) is a protein constituent of several plasma lipoproteins. Its major physiological role is to mediate the interaction of these lipoproteins and receptors. Three common apo E alleles and six phenotypes are known. The phenotype E2/E2 is associated with type III hyperlipoproteinemia. As a consequence of the increasing clinical interest in apo E phenotypes, especially in relation to the diagnosis of type III hyperlipoproteinemia, we have established a method for apo E phenotyping. Allele frequencies from a population of 211 healthy individuals are presented. The results show that, like as in Finland and Sweden the e4 allele is more frequent than in non-Nordic countries.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006952 Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III An autosomal recessively inherited disorder characterized by the accumulation of intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL or broad-beta-lipoprotein). IDL has a CHOLESTEROL to TRIGLYCERIDES ratio greater than that of VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS. This disorder is due to mutation of APOLIPOPROTEINS E, a receptor-binding component of VLDL and CHYLOMICRONS, resulting in their reduced clearance and high plasma levels of both cholesterol and triglycerides. Autosomal Recessive Hypercholesterolemia,Broad Beta Disease,Dysbetalipoproteinemia,Dysbetalipoproteinemia, Familial,Familial Dysbetalipoproteinemia,Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Hyperlipemia,Hypercholesterolemia, Autosomal Recessive,Hyperlipoproteinemia, Broad-beta,Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type III,Autosomal Recessive Hypercholesterolemias,Broad-beta Hyperlipoproteinemia,Hyperlipoproteinemia, Broad beta,Hyperlipoproteinemias, Type III,Recessive Hypercholesterolemia, Autosomal,Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia,Type III Hyperlipoproteinemias
D007525 Isoelectric Focusing Electrophoresis in which a pH gradient is established in a gel medium and proteins migrate until they reach the site (or focus) at which the pH is equal to their isoelectric point. Electrofocusing,Focusing, Isoelectric
D008297 Male Males
D010641 Phenotype The outward appearance of the individual. It is the product of interactions between genes, and between the GENOTYPE and the environment. Phenotypes
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001057 Apolipoproteins E A class of protein components which can be found in several lipoproteins including HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS; VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS; and CHYLOMICRONS. Synthesized in most organs, Apo E is important in the global transport of lipids and cholesterol throughout the body. Apo E is also a ligand for LDL receptors (RECEPTORS, LDL) that mediates the binding, internalization, and catabolism of lipoprotein particles in cells. There are several allelic isoforms (such as E2, E3, and E4). Deficiency or defects in Apo E are causes of HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA TYPE III. Apo-E,Apo E,Apo E Isoproteins,ApoE,Apolipoprotein E Isoproteins,Apoprotein (E),Apoproteins E,Isoproteins, Apo E,Isoproteins, Apolipoprotein E
D014973 Xanthomatosis A condition marked by the development of widespread xanthomas, yellow tumor-like structures filled with lipid deposits. Xanthomas can be found in a variety of tissues including the SKIN; TENDONS; joints of KNEES and ELBOWS. Xanthomatosis is associated with disturbance of LIPID METABOLISM and formation of FOAM CELLS. Xanthoma,Xanthomas,Xanthomatoses
D015151 Immunoblotting Immunologic method used for detecting or quantifying immunoreactive substances. The substance is identified by first immobilizing it by blotting onto a membrane and then tagging it with labeled antibodies. Dot Immunoblotting,Electroimmunoblotting,Immunoelectroblotting,Reverse Immunoblotting,Immunoblotting, Dot,Immunoblotting, Reverse,Dot Immunoblottings,Electroimmunoblottings,Immunoblottings,Immunoblottings, Dot,Immunoblottings, Reverse,Immunoelectroblottings,Reverse Immunoblottings

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