Chylomicrons

A class of lipoproteins that carry dietary CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES from the SMALL INTESTINE to the tissues. Their density (0.93-1.006 g/ml) is the same as that of VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS.

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Tree Number(s): D10.532.183, D12.776.521.242

MeSH Unique ID: D002914

Entry Terms:

• Chylomicron

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Lipoproteins
Chylomicrons
Chylomicron Remnants

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Lipoproteins
Chylomicrons
Chylomicron Remnants