Cofactor required for lipoprotein lipase activity is:
Correct Answer: Apo C-II
Description: The enzyme lipoprotein lipase is present in the capillary walls of adipose tissue, cardiac and skeletal muscle, besides other tissues.
lt hydrolyses a portion of triacylglycerols present in chylomicrons and VLDL to liberate free fatty acids and glycerol.
Lipoprotein lipase is activated by apo C ll.
Key Concept:
Lipoprotein lipase is activated by apo C ll.
Ref : Textbook of Biochemistry, Satyanarayana
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