Lipoproteins, HDL
A class of lipoproteins of small size (4-13 nm) and dense (greater than 1.063 g/ml) particles. HDL lipoproteins, synthesized in the liver without a lipid core, accumulate cholesterol esters from peripheral tissues and transport them to the liver for re-utilization or elimination from the body (the reverse cholesterol transport). Their major protein component is APOLIPOPROTEIN A-I. HDL also shuttle APOLIPOPROTEINS C and APOLIPOPROTEINS E to and from triglyceride-rich lipoproteins during their catabolism. HDL plasma level has been inversely correlated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Year introduced: 1974(1972)
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Tree Number(s): D10.532.432, D12.776.521.479
MeSH Unique ID: D008075
Entry Terms:
- HDL Lipoproteins
- High Density Lipoprotein
- Density Lipoprotein, High
- Lipoprotein, High Density
- High-Density Lipoprotein
- Lipoprotein, High-Density
- alpha-Lipoprotein
- alpha Lipoprotein
- alpha-Lipoproteins
- alpha Lipoproteins
- Heavy Lipoproteins
- Lipoproteins, Heavy
- High-Density Lipoproteins
- High Density Lipoproteins
- Lipoproteins, High-Density
- alpha-1 Lipoprotein
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