MTP encodes the large subunit of the heterodimeric microsomal triglyceride transfer protein. Protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) completes the heterodimeric microsomal triglyceride transfer protein, which has been shown to play a central role in lipoprotein assembly. Mutations in MTP can cause abetalipoproteinemia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Alternative Names
MGC149819 MGC149820 microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (large polypeptide 88kDa) microsomal triglyceride transfer protein B microsomal triglyceride transfer protein large subunit MTP-B