APOA5

Metabolic System · Cholesterol & Lipoprotein Metabolism

Why is APOA5 linked more closely with triglycerides than a general cholesterol score?

APOA5 makes a protein involved in regulating triglyceride-rich particles in blood. Its specific metabolic role helps explain triglyceride associations, but a blood lipid panel is needed to assess actual levels.

Common Gene Name: apolipoprotein A5
NCBI Gene ID: 116519
Chromosome: 11

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 116519

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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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