low density lipoprotein cholesterol

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• Low-density lipoprotein — (LDL) is a type of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to peripheral tissues. LDL is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins; these groups include chylomicrons, very low density lipoprotein (VLDL),… …   Wikipedia

• Low density lipoprotein receptor gene family — The low density lipoprotein receptor gene family code for a class of structurally closely related cell surface receptors that fulfill diverse biological functions in different organs, tissues, and cell types.cite journal | author = Nykjaer A,… …   Wikipedia

• Low density lipoprotein — Lipoprotéine de basse densité Pour les articles homonymes, voir LDL. Les lipoprotéines de basse densité (ou LDL pour Low density lipoprotein en anglais) sont un groupe de lipoprotéines de types et de tailles variables (18 à 25 nm de… …   Wikipédia en Français

• Low-density lipoprotein — LDL LDL ([e^]l d[=e]*[e^]l/ ) n. [acronym from Low Density Lipoprotein.] (Med., Biochem.) {Low density lipoprotein}, a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• low-density lipoprotein — LDL a lipoprotein that is the principal form in which cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream: it accounts for approximately 70% of the circulating cholesterol in an individual. LDL is derived from very low density lipoprotein and is… …   The new mediacal dictionary

• low-density lipoprotein — low den·si·ty lipoprotein lō den(t) sət ē n LDL * * * (LDL) see lipoprotein * * * (LDL) a class of lipoproteins responsible for transport of cholesterol to extrahepatic tissues. It is formed in the circulation when very low density lipoproteins… …   Medical dictionary

• Very low-density lipoprotein — (VLDL) is a type of lipoprotein made by the liver. VLDL is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL) which enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water based solution of the blood stream. It is… …   Wikipedia

• very low-density lipoprotein — VLDL a lipoprotein that is the precursor of low density lipoprotein (LDL). Containing triglycerides and cholesterol, it is produced in the liver and circulates in the bloodstream, where its triglycerides are hydrolysed to free fatty acids by… …   The new mediacal dictionary

• Very low density lipoprotein — Lipoprotéine de très basse densité Les VLDL (Very Low Density Lipoprotein, lipoprotéine de très basse densité) sont des lipoprotéines responsables du transfert des lipides endogènes de leur lieu de synthèse, le foie vers les tissus. Densité (par… …   Wikipédia en Français

• low-density lipoprotein — noun 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 •… …   Useful english dictionary

• low-density lipoprotein — noun a class of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease …   Wiktionary