Lipoproteins

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Also known as:  Plasma Lipoproteins

 

Description

Lipoproteins are combinations of Lipids with Proteins (Apoproteins) that can mix with water and so enable water-insoluble Lipids to be transported via the Blood Plasma.  Lipoproteins differ from each other in terms of density and particle size.

 

Components of Lipoproteins

 Triglycerides comprise 8% - 83% of Lipoproteins.

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