Apolipoprotein E

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Apolipoprotein E (317 aa, ~36 kDa) is encoded by the human APOE gene. This protein is involved in lipid metabolism and transport.

**Synonyms:** - APOE - Apo-E - ApoE3 - Apolipoprotein E3