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Lipoprotein (Noun)

Meaning

A conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The body's main lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, transports cholesterol to various tissues.
  • Cholesterol is transported through the bloodstream in a conjugated protein called a lipoprotein.
  • Apolipoproteins combine with lipids to form lipoproteins that can be transported through the bloodstream.
  • Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is often referred to as bad cholesterol due to its high concentration of lipoprotein.
  • HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is known as good cholesterol since it transports lipoprotein to the liver for excretion.

Hypernyms

  • Compound Protein

Hyponyms

  • VLDL
  • LDL
  • Beta-lipoprotein
  • HDL
  • Alpha-lipoprotein
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