Apolipoprotein A-I-binding protein also known as APOA1BP is a

protein Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, res ...

that in humans is encoded by the ''APOA1BP''

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Function

APOA1BP binds to

APOA1 Apolipoprotein AI (ApoA-I) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''APOA1'' gene. As the major component of HDL particles, it has a specific role in lipid metabolism. Structure ''APOA1'' is located on chromosome 11, with its specific lo ...

APOA2 Apolipoprotein A-II is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''APOA2'' gene. Function ''APOA2'' encodes apolipoprotein A-II, (ApoA-II) which is the second most abundant protein of the high density lipoprotein particles. The protein is f ...

, and

high-density lipoprotein High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are complex particles composed of multiple proteins which transport all fat molecules (lipids) around the body within the water outside cells. They are t ...

(HDL). In addition, APOA1BP appears to play a role in sperm capacitation.

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