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Apolipoproteins - Synonym: apoprotein Lipoproteins are complexes of lipid and protein, whose main function is to transport lipids. Apolipoproteins are proteins found in the external phospholipid layer of the lipoproteins. They are important in maintaining the structural integrity and solubility of lipoproteins, play an important role in lipoprotein receptor recognition and also the regulation of certain enzymes in lipoprotein metabolism. There are many different apolipoproteins, including:
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