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Gene information for APOA1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID335
Official gene symbolAPOA1
Full nameapolipoprotein A-I
Aliases,MGC117399,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes apolipoprotein A-I, which is the major protein component of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in plasma. The protein promotes cholesterol efflux from tissues to the liver for excretion, and it is a cofactor for lecithin cholesterolacyltransferase (LCAT) which is responsible for the formation of most plasma cholesteryl esters. This gene is closely linked with two other apolipoprotein genes on chromosome 11. Defects in this gene are associated with HDL deficiencies, including Tangier disease, and with systemic non-neuropathic amyloidosis. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q23-q24
Gene position116708338 - 116706469  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size1870 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID107680