Medical Reserch and Education ›› 2019, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (2): 8-12.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-490X.2019.02.002

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  • Received:2018-12-24 Online:2019-04-25 Published:2019-04-25

Abstract: Human apolipoprotein A-Ⅳ(ApoA-Ⅳ)is a 46 ku glycoprotein containing 376 amino acids mainly synthesized by the small intestine and hypothalamus, which participates in the composition of HDL or exists in plasma in a free state. Among the genetic polymorphisms of ApoA-IV, two subtypes of Q360H and T347S are the most common;ApoA-Ⅳ not only mediates reverse cholesterol transport, but also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, so circulating ApoA-Ⅳ is a lipid antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protein that acts in anti-AS important role.

Key words: apolipoprotein A-Ⅳ(ApoA-Ⅳ), atherosclerosis, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation

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