Angiopoietin-Like Protein 8

**Definition:** A nutritionally-regulated factor found in the LIVER. It plays a role in lipid metabolism and VLDL secretion in the liver. It was originally called betatrophin due to its suspected role as a peptide hormone that stimulates beta cell proliferation.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.100.050.800 - D12.776.467.100.050.800 - D23.529.100.050.800

**Synonyms:** - Betatrophin