The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the apolipoprotein L family and may play a role in lipid exchange and transport throughout the body, as well as in reverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver. Two transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. Only one of the isoforms appears to be a secreted protein. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],function:May play a role in lipid exchange and transport throughout the body. May participate in reverse cholesterol transport from peripheral cells to the liver.,similarity:Belongs to the apolipoprotein L family.,tissue specificity:Widely expressed, the highest levels are in spinal cord, placenta, adrenal gland, also detected in spleen, bone marrow, uterus, trachea, mammary gland and testis, levels are low in brain, heart and pancreas.,
