Human apolipoprotein E7:lysine mutations in the carboxy-terminal domain are directly responsible for preferential binding to very low density lipoproteins.

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Apolipoprotein E7 (apoE7) (apoE3 E244K/E245K) is a naturally occurring mutant in humans that is associated with increased plasma lipid levels and accelerated atherosclerosis. It is reported to display defective binding to low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, high affinity binding for heparin, and like apoE4, preferential association with very low density lipoproteins (VLDL). There are two potential...

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