Apolipoproteins
Apolipoprotein A-I (apo A-I) is a protein that has specific roles in the transportation and metabolism of lipids and is the main protein component in high-density lipoprotein (HDL, the “good cholesterol”). This test measures the amount of apo A-I in the blood. Lipids alone cannot dissolve in the blood; they are like oil that floats on water. Apolipoproteins are … Read more