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Apolipoprotein E2

One of three major isoforms of apolipoprotein E. In humans, Apo E2 differs from APOLIPOPROTEIN E3 at one residue 158 where arginine is replaced by cysteine (R158--C). In contrast to Apo E3, Apo E2 displays extremely low binding affinity for LDL receptors (RECEPTORS, LDL) which mediate the internalization and catabolism of lipoprotein particles in liver cells. ApoE2 allelic homozygosity is associated with HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA TYPE III.
Also Known As:
APOE-epsilon 2; APOE-epsilon2; Apo E-2; Apo E2; ApoE2; Apolipoprotein E-2; Apolipoprotein E-epsilon2; APOE epsilon 2; APOE epsilon2; Apo E 2; Apolipoprotein E 2; Apolipoprotein E epsilon2
Networked: 476 relevant articles (29 outcomes, 45 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Bu, Guojun: 9 articles (11/2020 - 01/2014)
2. Matsunaga, Akira: 8 articles (01/2020 - 11/2006)
3. Maeda, Nobuyo: 6 articles (01/2022 - 04/2006)
4. Rebeck, G William: 6 articles (10/2020 - 06/2002)
5. Saito, Takao: 6 articles (01/2020 - 06/2007)
6. Staels, Bart: 6 articles (01/2016 - 04/2006)
7. Shinohara, Mitsuru: 5 articles (11/2020 - 04/2014)
8. Couchie, Dominique: 5 articles (01/2019 - 06/2012)
9. El Hadri, Khadija: 5 articles (01/2019 - 06/2012)
10. Raber, Jacob: 5 articles (01/2019 - 06/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III (Broad Beta Disease)
2. Alzheimer Disease (Alzheimer's Disease)
3. Atherosclerosis
4. Dementia (Dementias)
5. Hyperlipidemias (Hyperlipidemia)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Apolipoproteins E (ApoE)
2. Apolipoprotein E4
3. Apolipoprotein E3
4. Apolipoproteins
5. Lipoproteins (Lipoprotein)
6. Protein Isoforms (Isoforms)
7. Amyloid (Amyloid Fibrils)
8. LDL Receptors (LDL Receptor)
9. Apolipoprotein E2
10. Lipids

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4. Estrogen Replacement Therapy
5. Sutures (Suture)