MeSH definition : A 241-kDa protein synthesized only in the INTESTINES. It serves as a structural protein
of CHYLOMICRONS. Its exclusive association with chylomicron particles provides an
indicator of intestinally derived lipoproteins in circulation. Apo B-48 is a shortened
form of apo B-100 and lacks the LDL-receptor region.;
MeSH synonym : apob 48; apoprotein b 48; chylomicron apolipoprotein b; Apo B-48; apo b 48; ApoB-48; ApoB48; apolipoprotein b48; apoprotein b-48; chylomicron apo b; apo b, chylomicron; apolipoprotein b, chylomicron; apolipoprotein B 48;
A 241-kDa protein synthesized only in the INTESTINES. It serves as a structural protein
of CHYLOMICRONS. Its exclusive association with chylomicron particles provides an
indicator of intestinally derived lipoproteins in circulation. Apo B-48 is a shortened
form of apo B-100 and lacks the LDL-receptor region.