A novel function of apolipoprotein E: upregulation of ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 expression.

Despite the well known importance of apolipoprotein (Apo) E in cholesterol efflux, the effect of ApoE on the expression of ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) has never been investigated. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ApoE on ApoB-carrying lipoprotein-induced exp...

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Main Authors: Yanfeng Zhao, Xinping Chen, Hong Yang, Lichun Zhou, Emmanuel U Okoro, Zhongmao Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3136925?pdf=render