“…23 Moreover, apo E- is a protein that regulates many functions beyond affecting lipoprotein metabolism. 8 For instance, apo E- gene polymorphism has been found to influence serum levels of C-reactive protein,
24 levels of acylation-stimulating protein,
25 or dietary cholesterol absorption. 20 In this context, the apo E- polymorphism could affect the rate of purine intestinal absorption, the rate of intestinal uric acid elimination, or even the rate of hepatic and/or vascular uric acid production.…”