Apo A-I

Liquid. In 10 mM NH₄HCO₃, pH 7.4. AVOID FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. Native apolipoprotein A-I from human plasma. Functions as a cofactor for lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT). Plays an important role in HDL metabolism. Purity: ≥95% by SDS-PAGE. Prepared from plasma that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

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