LPL is an enzyme which catabolizes Triglyceride (TG) in triglyceride-rich lipoproteins such as dietary-derived Chylomicron and VLDL synthesized in the liver and it has an important role for TG metabolism with as the essential factor ApoC-II.<br><br>
LPL is bound by GPIHBP1 or heparan sulfate proteoglycan on the surface of microvascular endothelium of adipose tissue rather than the liver or muscles. <br><br>
Deficient of LPL and declining of its function are found in type I, IV and V hyperlipemia and it has been considered that they are one of the cause of high TG.<br><br>
This kit can quantitatively measure LPL in mouse serum and mouse post heparin EDTA-plasma.
