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CHEBI:39026 - low-density lipoprotein

ChEBI IDCHEBI:39026
ChEBI Namelow-density lipoprotein
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DefinitionA class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and low density (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 function of LDL is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters from the liver. Excessive levels are associated with cardiovascular disease.
Last Modified1 August 2022
SubmitterKirill Degtyarenko
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low-density lipoproteinsChEBI
LDLChEBI
β-lipoproteinsChEBI
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Low-density_lipoproteinWikipedia
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