apolipoprotein
[/ˌæp.oʊ.ˌlɪp.oʊˈproʊ.tin/ (English) /a.po.li.po.pro.ˈte.ɪ̃/ (Portuguese)]
nounfemininepl: apolipoproteínas
apolipoproteína
1. A protein component of lipoproteins that plays a crucial role in lipid transport and metabolism in the blood
Apolipoprotein B is essential for the formation of LDL particles.
A apolipoproteína B é essencial para a formação de partículas de LDL.
2. Any of various proteins that serve as structural or functional components of lipoproteins
Different apolipoproteins have different roles in cholesterol transport.
Diferentes apolipoproteínas têm papéis distintos no transporte de colesterol.
3. A protein whose concentration in blood serum can indicate cardiovascular disease risk
Apolipoprotein levels are important markers for assessing heart disease risk.
Os níveis de apolipoproteína são marcadores importantes para avaliar o risco de doença cardíaca.
This is a technical medical and scientific term used primarily in healthcare, research, and laboratory settings in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It has no colloquial usage and appears mainly in medical journals, patient test results, and cardiology discussions. The term is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese medical communities.
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