Apolipoprotein E genotype and hepatitis C, HIV and herpes simplex disease risk: a literature review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Apolipoprotein E is a polymorphic and multifunctional protein with numerous roles in lipoprotein metabolism. The three common isoforms apoE2, apoE3 and apoE4 show isoform-specific functional properties including different susceptibilities to diseases. ApoE4 is an...

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Published in:Lipids in Health and Disease
Main Authors: Nebel Almut, Huebbe Patricia, Minihane Anne, Kuhlmann Inga, Rimbach Gerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/8