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a class of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease
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Low-density lipoprotein — (LDL) is a type of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to peripheral tissues. LDL is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins; these groups include chylomicrons, very low density lipoprotein (VLDL),… … Wikipedia
Low Density Lipoprotein — (LDL, deutsch: Lipoprotein niederer Dichte) bezeichnet Vertreter einer von mehreren Klassen der Lipoproteine. Es dient als Transportvehikel für im Blutplasma wasserunlösliche (lipophile) Substanzen wie Cholesterin, Cholesterinester, Triglyceride … Deutsch Wikipedia
low-density lipoprotein — n. LDL … English World dictionary
Low-density lipoprotein — LDL LDL ([e^]l d[=e]*[e^]l/ ) n. [acronym from Low Density Lipoprotein.] (Med., Biochem.) {Low density lipoprotein}, a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Low density lipoprotein — Lipoprotéine de basse densité Pour les articles homonymes, voir LDL. Les lipoprotéines de basse densité (ou LDL pour Low density lipoprotein en anglais) sont un groupe de lipoprotéines de types et de tailles variables (18 à 25 nm de… … Wikipédia en Français
low-density lipoprotein — LDL a lipoprotein that is the principal form in which cholesterol is transported in the bloodstream: it accounts for approximately 70% of the circulating cholesterol in an individual. LDL is derived from very low density lipoprotein and is… … The new mediacal dictionary
Low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 8 — Low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 8, apolipoprotein e receptor, also known as LRP8, is a human gene.cite web | title = Entrez Gene: LRP8 low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 8, apolipoprotein e receptor| url =… … Wikipedia
Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor-related Protein 1 — Masse/Länge Primärstruktur 515 + 85 kDa … Deutsch Wikipedia
low-density lipoprotein — low den·si·ty lipoprotein lō den(t) sət ē n LDL * * * (LDL) see lipoprotein * * * (LDL) a class of lipoproteins responsible for transport of cholesterol to extrahepatic tissues. It is formed in the circulation when very low density lipoproteins… … Medical dictionary
Low-density-lipoprotein receptor kinase — In enzymology, a low density lipoprotein receptor kinase (EC number|2.7.11.29) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:ATP + [low density lipoprotein receptor] L serine ightleftharpoons ADP + [low density lipoprotein receptor] O phospho … Wikipedia
Low density lipoprotein receptor gene family — The low density lipoprotein receptor gene family code for a class of structurally closely related cell surface receptors that fulfill diverse biological functions in different organs, tissues, and cell types.cite journal | author = Nykjaer A,… … Wikipedia
