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apoprotein /apo·pro·tein/ (ap″o-pro´tēn) the protein moiety of a molecule or complex, as of a lipoprotein.
ap·o·pro·tein (p-prtn)
n.
A polypeptide that combines with a prosthetic group to form a conjugated protein.
apoprotein
[ap′ōprō′tēn]
a polypeptide chain not yet complexed to its specific prosthetic group.
apoprotein [ap″o-pro´tēn]
the protein portion of a molecule or complex consisting of a protein molecule joined to a nonprotein protein molecule or molecules (such as a lipoprotein).
apoprotein
the protein moiety of a molecule or complex, as of a lipoprotein.
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The apoproteins can be classified into two main groups: hydrophobic and amphipathic (having hydrophobic and hydrophilic aspects).
There is a range of disorders of lipoprotein metabolism with varied ... by Marais, A. David / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
Second, although it is now recognized that the hydrophobic apoproteins SP-B and SP-C are required to create the lung lining film and for it to vary surface tension, (2) in most neonatal patients there is enough "extra" endogenous apoproteins SP-B/C to incorporate any exogenous phospholipids instilled into the lungs to significantly improve the function of the lining film.
Is there evidence for a mortality difference between exogenous ... by Holm, Bruce; Cummings, James J. / Journal of Applied Research
7 APOPROTEINS The proteins associated with lipid carriers help solubilize the lipids, and identify them for enzymatic action.
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