APOE*2 Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human APOE*2 allele is located in the vicinity of 19q13.2 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes apolipoprotein E2 protein, plays a role in lipid transport and triglyceride metabolism. The allele is associated with type III hyperlipoproteinemia.

**Synonyms:** - APOE*E2 - APOE-epsilon2 Allele - APOE2 Allele - ApoE2 - Apolipoprotein E*2 Allele - Apolipoprotein E2 Allele - NM_000041.4:c.526C>T