Gene:
lipoprotein, Lp(a)
Gene ID:
202671
Symbol:
LPA
Species:
1000
Description:
Apo(a) is the main constituent of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)). It has serine proteinase activity and is able of autoproteolysis. Inhibits tissue-type plasminogen activator 1. Lp(a) may be a ligand for megalin/Gp 330.