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[Over-expression in Escherichia coli and characterization of apolipoprotein AI].
Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology - 1 Mar 2005
Ding Man-Sheng, Ma Wen-Feng, Zhang Mei-Fang, Liu Da-Tao, Guo Mei-Jin, Zhuang Ying-Ping, Chu Ju, Zhang Si-Liang, Gong Bang-Qiang
Abstract excerpt
Apolipoprotein AI (apo AI), the major protein component of human high-density lipoprotein (HDL), is a single-chain polypeptide of 243 amino acids. Several epidemiological studies have shown that the plasma concentrations of HDL has the role of reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) and inversely correlated with the incidence of coronary artery disease. Because apo AI lacks post-translational modifications, it is...
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