Apolipoprotein CII (apoCII) is a protein found in large particles absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is also found in very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), which is made up of mostly cholesterol.
In lipoprotein lipase deficiency and apolipoprotein CII deficiency, rare disorders caused by the lack of certain proteins needed for the removal of triglyceride-containing particles, the body cannot remove chylomicrons from the bloodstream, ...
Genetic tests may be done, including one for apolipoprotein CII deficiency.
Treatment ...
 See also: Triglyceride level, Deficiency, Cholesterol, Symptom, Abdominal Pain
  
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