Anti-Apo-M antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Apo-M influences several critical processes. It binds with S1P which is involved in endothelial barrier function vascular development and immune cell trafficking. Apo-M is also important for maintaining the inverse relationship between cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk. It functions within HDL complexes affecting cholesterol efflux and anti-inflammatory responses. Apart from HDL Apo-M interacts with other Apo proteins like apoA-I and apoA-II serving as a regulatory component within these lipoprotein complexes.

Pathways

Apo-M integrates into lipid metabolism and signal transduction pathways. It participates in the S1P signaling pathway which is important for maintaining vascular integrity and immune function. Apo-M's interactions within this pathway influence the activity of other proteins such as the S1P receptors which play a critical role in mediating its biological activities. Additionally Apo-M interfaces with cholesterol efflux pathways interacting with the ATP-binding cassette transporters particularly ABCA1 that facilitate cholesterol removal from peripheral tissues.