Journal of Lipid Research, Vol 19, 1047-1052, Copyright © 1978 by Lipid Research, Inc.
Quantification of apoC-II and apoC-III of human very low density lipoproteins by analytical isoelectric focusing
AL Catapano, RL Jackson, EB Gilliam, AM Gotto Jr and LC Smith
ApoC-II and apoC-III of human very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) have
been quantified by analytical isoelectric focusing (IEF) between pH 4 and 6
in polyacrylamide gels containing 8 M urea. The isoelectric point of
apoC-III0 is pH 4.93; apoC-II, pH 4.78; apoC-III1, pH 4.72, and apoC- III2,
pH 4.54. ApoC-I is not found in the pH range between pH 4 and 6. Two minor
peptides, apoC-IV and apoC-V, with isoelectric points of pH 4.61 and 4.44,
respectively, are apoproteins not previously identified. The sensitivity
(5--40 microgram) and reproducibility (+/- 8%) of this method allow
quantitative analysis of apoC-II and apoC-III distribution in VLDL.