Description
Apolipoprotein A1 is the primary protein associated with HDL cholesterol. Like HDL cholesterol, increased concentrations are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Apolipoprotein A1 is the major protein component of HDL particles in plasma. Chylomicrons which is secreted from the intestinal enterocyte also contain apo A1, but it will be quickly transferred to HDL in the bloodstream.
This protein as a component of HDL particles enables the streaming of fat molecules by accepting fats from within cells (including macrophages within the walls of arteries for transport in the water outside cells , including rear to LDL particles or to the liver for excretion.
Apolipoprotein A1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOA1 gene.It has a specific role in lipid metabolism.
A low Apo-A1 level indicates an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases especially in the presence of an elevated apolipoprotein B (Apo-B) level. Other factors that are associated with low Apo A1 level includes chronic liver diseases, Chronic kidney diseases.
This test can measure the amount of apolipoprotein A in the blood. It helps to determine the risk for cardiovascular disease. Apolipoprotein A is a protein carried in HDL cholesterol. It helps to start the process for HDL to remove bad types of cholesterol from the body.
