Full name: apolipoprotein D

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Summary: This gene encodes a component of high density lipoprotein that has no marked similarity to other apolipoprotein sequences. It has a high degree of homology to plasma retinol-binding protein and other members of the alpha 2 microglobulin protein superfamily of carrier proteins, also known as lipocalins. This glycoprotein is closely associated with the enzyme lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase - an enzyme involved in lipoprotein metabolism. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2008]

Expression: Broad expression in fat (RPKM 368.7), brain (RPKM 153.2) and 16 other tissues

Gene size: 15236bp

Exon count: 5