Lipoprotein

A water-soluble molecule of protein and lipids.


Water-soluble compound composed of apolipo-protein and lipid components that transport fat in the bloodstream.


A conjugated protein containing a lipid or a group of lipids. For example, low-density lipoproteins (also known as “bad” cholesterol) are a “package” of cholesterol (lipid) surrounded by a hydrophilic protein.


A combination of a lipid and protein.


Protein combined with a lipid; lipoproteins are found in blood plasma and lymph and transport lipids in the body.


 


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