Tag: Apolipoprotein a i

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because healthy levels can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. While often referred to as a single substance, this is actually a complex lipoprotein particle, not a solitary protein, and its protective function is driven by its unique protein components.

According to the National Institutes of Health, apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I) is the major structural protein of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), accounting for approximately 70% of its total protein content. This protein is not just a building block but is the essential protein for HDL formation, initiating the process of reverse cholesterol transport that protects against cardiovascular disease.