Structural basis for distinct functions of the naturally occurring Cys mutants of human apolipoprotein A-I.

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HDL removes cell cholesterol and protects against atherosclerosis. ApoA-I provides a flexible structural scaffold and an important functional ligand on the HDL surface. We propose structural models for apoA-I(Milano) (R173C) and apoA-I(Paris) (R151C) mutants that show high cardioprotection despite low HDL levels. Previous studies established that two apoA-I molecules encircle HDL in an antiparallel, helical...

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