In sequence 2, the DNA coded for the gene Apolipoprotein E, also known as APOE. The APOE protein is made from instructions from the APOE gene. This protein binds with fats from the body to form lipoproteins, which are responsible for packaging cholesterol and other fats and carrying them through the bloodstream. There are three different versions of the APOE gene. They are known as APOE e2, e3, or e4. Different forms of APOE have been shown to cause a variety of different diseases. The most common are cardiovascular diseases. People who carry at least one copy of the APOE e4 allele have an increased chance of developing atherosclerosis (How are changes in the APOE gene related to health conditions ). Atherosclerosis is caused from fatty deposits
