Lipoproteins, VLDL
| Definition: |
A class of lipoproteins that transport triglycerides from the intestine and liver to adipose and muscle tissues. Synthesized by the liver, they contain primarily triglycerides in their lipid cores, with some cholesterol esters. As their triglycerides are cleaved by endothelial lipoprotein lipase and transferred to hepatic tissues, the VLDL (very-low-density lipoprotein) particles lose most of their apolipoprotein C and become intermediate-density lipoproteins. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
| Notes: |
hypoprebetalipoproteinemia = LIPOPROTEINS, VLDL /blood (IM) + HYPOLIPOPROTEINEMIAS (IM); /defic: consider also HYPOLIPOPROTEINEMIAS |
| Also Called: |
alpha2-VLDL Lipoprotein,beta-Very-Low-Density Lipoproteins,Lipoprotein VLDL II |
| Previously Indexed: |
Lipoproteins (1966-1971) |
Lipoproteins, VLDL Categories.
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Lipoproteins, VLDL Cholesterol - Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to very low density lipoproteins (VLDL). High concentrations of VLDL cholesterol are found in Type IIB and Type V hyperlipoproteinemia. The end product of VLDL cholesterol catabolism is LDL (low density lipoproteins). |
Lipoproteins, VLDL Definitions and Terms
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