SAR1B: The Protein Chylomicrons Require in Order to Enter the Lymph
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The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting the majority of dietary fats from the gut into the circulation, a process that is entirely dependent on a single critical protein. Specifically, the protein chylomicrons require in order to enter the lymph is called SAR1B, which is essential for transporting these lipid-rich particles out of intestinal cells.