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
Other Designations:
microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (large polypeptide, 88kD),microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (large polypeptide, 88kDa),microsomal triglyceride transfer protein large subunit