Biochemistry · Lipid Metabolism

Lipoproteins: classification, metabolism and clinical significance

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Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Lipoproteins

Structure of Lipoproteins

Objective
See how the components fit together
Keywords
triacylglycerol, cholesteryl ester, phospholipids

Classification of Lipoproteins

Objective
Separate the major categories
Keywords
electrophoretic mobility, chylomicrons, VLDL

Metabolism of Lipoproteins

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
Chylomicrons, small intestine, liver

LDL Receptor Pathway

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
LDL, apo B100, clathrin

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Deficiency of LDL receptors, type IIa hyperbetalipoproteinemia, very high risk of atherosclerosis

Definition