Apo C-III

Liquid. In 10 mM NH₄HCO₃, pH 7.4. AVOID FREEZE/THAW CYCLES. Native apolipoprotein C-III from human plasma. Major protein of VLDL and chylomicrons. Involved in the uptake of triglycerides by cells. May inhibit the activation of lipoprotein lipase by Apo C-II. Present in normal plasma at 80-150 µg/ml. 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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