lipoprotein

Noun
  1. A conjugated protein having a lipid component;
    The principal means for transporting lipids in the blood (synset 114963368)
    is a type of: compound protein, conjugated protein - a protein complex combining amino acids with other substances
    subtypes:
    • alpha-lipoprotein, hdl, high-density lipoprotein - a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
    • beta-lipoprotein, ldl, low-density lipoprotein - a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
    • very low density lipoprotein, vldl - large lipoproteins rich in triglycerides; VLDLs circulate through the blood giving up their triglycerides to fat and muscle tissue until the VLDL remnants are modified and converted into LDL

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