Apolipoproteins D

**Definition:** A glycoprotein component of HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS that transports small hydrophobic ligands including CHOLESTEROL and STEROLS. It occurs in the macromolecular complex with LECITHIN CHOLESTEROL ACYLTRANSFERASE. Apo D is expressed in and secreted from a variety of tissues such as liver, placenta, brain tissue and others.

**Tree numbers:** - D10.532.091.450 - D12.776.070.400.450 - D12.776.521.120.450

**Synonyms:** - Apo D - ApoD Protein - Apolipoprotein D