Lipoproteins D008074

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Description

Lipid-protein complexes involved in the transportation and metabolism of lipids in the body. They are spherical particles consisting of a hydrophobic core of TRIGLYCERIDES and CHOLESTEROL ESTERS surrounded by a layer of hydrophilic free CHOLESTEROL; PHOSPHOLIPIDS; and APOLIPOPROTEINS. Lipoproteins are classified by their varying buoyant density and sizes.   MeSH

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Subtype Terms (10)

Lipoprotein(a)
1 experimental drug

Lipoproteins, HDL
4 drugs (1 approved, 3 experimental)

Lipoproteins, IDL
 

Lipoproteins, LDL
3 drugs (1 approved, 2 experimental)


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