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31Very low density lipoproteins — Very low density lipo|proteins [wạ̈ri lo̱u dạ̈nßiti lipopro̱utins; engl. very = sehr, engl. low = niedrig, engl. density = Dichte u. engl. lipoproteins = Lipoproteine] Mehrz.: Plasmalipoproteine im Dichtebereich von 0,9 bis 1,006 g/ml; Abk.: VLDL …
32very-low-density lipoprotein — ver ē n VLDL * * * (VLDL) a class of lipoproteins that transport triglycerides from the intestine and liver to adipose and muscle tissues. Synthesized by the liver, they contain primarily triglycerides in their lipid cores, with some cholesteryl… …
33Very low density lipoprotein — Lipoprotéine de très basse densité Les VLDL (Very Low Density Lipoprotein, lipoprotéine de très basse densité) sont des lipoprotéines responsables du transfert des lipides endogènes de leur lieu de synthèse, le foie vers les tissus. Densité (par… …
34very low-density lipoprotein — VLDL a lipoprotein that is the precursor of low density lipoprotein (LDL). Containing triglycerides and cholesterol, it is produced in the liver and circulates in the bloodstream, where its triglycerides are hydrolysed to free fatty acids by… …
35low-density lipoprotein — noun Date: 1951 LDL …
37low density lipoprotein — See lipoprotein …
38low density lipoprotein receptor — (= LDL receptor) A cell surface protein that mediates the endocytosis of LDL by cells. Genetic defects in LDL receptors lead to abnormal serum levels of LDL and hypercholesterolaemia …
39low-density lipoprotein — Biochem. a plasma protein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood: high levels are associated with atherosclerosis. Abbr.: LDL * * * …
40low-density lipoprotein — noun a class of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease …