NCIt definition : Human APOE*2 allele is located in the vicinity of 19q13.2 and is approximately 4 kb
in length. This allele, which encodes apolipoprotein E2 protein, plays a role in lipid
transport and triglyceride metabolism. The allele is associated with type III hyperlipoproteinemia.;
NCIt note : APOE*2 allele is characterized by one point mutation, c.526C T. The ancestral thymine
at position 388 must also be present.;