Gene: APOA4

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: Apoliprotein (apo) A-IV gene contains 3 exons separated by two introns. A sequence polymorphism has been identified in the 3'UTR of the third exon. The primary translation product is a 396-residue preprotein which after proteolytic processing is secreted its primary site of synthesis, the intestine, in association with chylomicron particles. Although its precise function is not known, apo A-IV is a potent activator of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase in vitro.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 11

Location in Chromosome : 11q23.3

Description of this Gene: apolipoprotein A4

Type of Gene: protein-coding