Worldwide Distribution of Apolipoprotein E Gene Alleles: is APOE*e4 Allele a Factor of Adaptation to Climate in Humans?
Human APOE gene is located in 19ql3.2 region of the human genome. The gene codes for a protein called apolipoprotein E. The protein involved in lipid metabolism, regulation of blood cholesterol level and some other important cell functions. Allele’s e2, e3, and e4 are the most spread in humans. Leve...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2005-03-01
|
| Series: | Iranian Journal of Public Health |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/2994 |