NCIt synonyms : LDLCQ4; Apolipoprotein B (Including Ag(x) Antigen) Gene; FLDB; Apolipoprotein B wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human APOB wild-type allele is located within 2p24-p23 and is approximately 43 kb
in length. This allele, which encodes apolipoprotein B-100 protein, is involved in
both transport and cellular binding of lipoprotein particles. Mutation of the gene
is associated with both familial ligand-defective apolipoprotein B-100 and familial
hypobetalipoproteinemia type 1.;