Apolipoprotein B (Apo B)

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

According to Dr. Paul Mason, Apo B serves as a “tag” or “barcode” that is attached to the LDL lipoprotein as it leaves the liver. If the Apo B “tag” remains intact after the LDL circulates, the liver will reuptake it. If the apo B tag is damaged, the liver will not reuptake it.

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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Apolipoprotein B (Apo B). https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Lipoproteins/ApoB_apolipoprotein_b.html