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Apolipoprotein B-48 MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Apolipoprotein B-48
Tree Number(s)
D10.532.091.300.240
D12.776.070.400.300.240
D12.776.521.120.300.240
Unique ID
D053283
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D053283
Scope Note
A 241-kDa protein synthesized only in the INTESTINES. It serves as a structural protein of CHYLOMICRONS. Its exclusive association with chylomicron particles provides an indicator of intestinally derived lipoproteins in circulation. Apo B-48 is a shortened form of apo B-100 and lacks the LDL-receptor region.
Entry Term(s)
Apo B, Chylomicron
Apo B-48
ApoB-48
ApoB48
Apolipoprotein B, Chylomicron
Apolipoprotein B48
Apoprotein B-48
Chylomicron Apo B
Chylomicron Apolipoprotein B
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Apolipoproteins B (1983-2006)
Public MeSH Note
2007; APOLIPOPROTEIN B-48 was indexed under APOLIPOPROTEINS B 1985-2006 & under APOLIPOPROTEINS 1983-1984; CHYLOMICRON APOLIPOPROTEIN B was indexed under APOLIPOPROTEINS B & CHYLOMICRONS 1985-2006
History Note
2007 (1983)
Date Established
2007/01/01
Date of Entry
2006/07/05
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Apolipoprotein B-48 Preferred
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