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Apolipoproteins MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Apolipoproteins
Tree Number(s)
D10.532.091
D12.776.070.400
D12.776.521.120
Unique ID
D001053
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001053
Annotation
general; prefer specifics
Scope Note
Protein components on the surface of LIPOPROTEINS. They form a layer surrounding the hydrophobic lipid core. There are several classes of apolipoproteins with each playing a different role in lipid transport and LIPID METABOLISM. These proteins are synthesized mainly in the LIVER and the INTESTINES.
Entry Term(s)
Apolipoprotein
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Apoproteins (1972-1976)
Lipoproteins (1966-1976)
specific lipoprotein (1972-1976)
Public MeSH Note
77
History Note
77
Date Established
1977/01/01
Date of Entry
1976/04/16
Revision Date
2006/07/05
Apolipoproteins Preferred
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