Lipoproteins, LDL
Synonyms
LDL Lipoproteins
LDL(1)
LDL(2)
LDL-1
LDL-2
LDL1
LDL2
Lipoproteins, Low-Density
Low Density Lipoprotein 1
Low Density Lipoprotein 2
Low Density Lipoproteins
Low-Density Lipoprotein 1
Low-Density Lipoprotein 2
Low-Density Lipoproteins
beta Lipoproteins
beta-Lipoproteins
A class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and light (1.019-1.063 g/ml) particles with a core composed mainly of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and smaller amounts of TRIGLYCERIDES. The surface monolayer consists mostly of PHOSPHOLIPIDS, a single copy of APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100, and free cholesterol molecules. The main LDL function is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters to extrahepatic tissues.
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