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definition
Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.
Examples of lipoproteins in a Sentence
Cholesterol travels through the blood in minute packages mixed with large molecules called lipoproteins.
Statins remain the drugs of first choice for reducing low-density lipoproteins (LDL ).
It has a potent effect in lowering LDL and it also appears to raise high-density lipoproteins (HDL ).
The team showed that this changes the bacterium's ability to cause disease, making lipoproteins a possible route for creating a vaccine.
Cholesterol is transported in blood bound to proteins called low-density lipoproteins (LDL ).
Compound lipids contain phosphoric acid, sugars, nitrogenous bases or proteins, and include the phospholipids, glycolipids and lipoproteins.
Garlic is thought to reduce blood levels of low density lipoproteins (LDLs), which are considered to be the "bad" type of cholesterol.
The components of cholesterol are then carried into the bloodstream bound to the surface of certain lipoproteins.
Low-density lipoproteins or LDLs carry about 75 percent of the cholesterol into the blood and high-density lipoproteins carry the other 25 percent.
Bound to protein, they make up high- and low-density lipoproteins (HDLs and LDLs).
Vitamin E - maintains integrity of cell membranes throughout the body and protects fats in low density lipoproteins from oxidation.
Fish oil is also believed to help reduce triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins, which are important in maintaining healthy levels of blood lipids.
High LDL (low-density lipoproteins) and total cholesterol increase the incidence of heart disease, so maintaining healthy numbers is important.
Total cholesterol is made up of both HDL (high-density lipoproteins) and LDL (low density lipoproteins).
The purpose of a low cholesterol diet and lifestyle is to lower your LDL (low-density lipoproteins), which are considered to be the "bad" type of cholesterol.
Regular activity helps increase high-density lipoproteins (good cholesterol) and decrease low-density lipoprotein, contributing to an overall healthier blood lipid profile.