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Lipids and Lipoprotein Flashcards

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Protein molecules in lipoprotein metabolism, structural proteins, and ligands for cell receptors.

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Apolipoproteins

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Amphipathic lipids

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Phospholipids and non-esterified cholesterol.

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Core components of lipoproteins

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Neutral lipids: Triglycerides (TAG), cholesterol esters, free fatty acids (NEFA).

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HDL surrogate markers

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Apolipoproteins A-I

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Apolipoprotein A-I function

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HDL structural protein, LCAT activator.

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Plasma concentration of A-I

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100-200 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein A-II function

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HDL structural protein.

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Plasma concentration of A-II

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20-50 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein A-IV function structural protein for

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CM, VLDL, HDL.

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Plasma concentration of A-IV

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10-20 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein B-100 function

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Structural protein for VLDL, IDL, LDL; LDL receptor ligand.

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Plasma concentration of B-100

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70-125 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein B-48 function

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Structural protein for CM; remnant receptor ligand.

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Plasma concentration of B-48

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<5 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein C-I function

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Structural protein for CM, VLDL, HDL.

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Plasma concentration of C-I

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5-8 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein C-II function

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Structural protein; LPL cofactor.

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Plasma concentration of C-II

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3-7 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein C-III function

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Structural protein; LPL inhibitor.

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Plasma concentration of C-III

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10-12 mg/dL.

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Apolipoprotein E function

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Recognition factor for targeting CM and VLDL remnants to hepatic receptor.

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Plasma concentration of E

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3-15 mg/dL.

23
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Catalyzes the esterification of cholesterol

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Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT)

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Mediates endocytosis of lipoproteins, especially LDL

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LDL Receptor (LDL-R)

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Catalyzes hydrolysis of TG in lipoproteins, releasing free fatty acids and glycerol

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Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)

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Chylomicron Density

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VLDL Density

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0.93 - 1.006

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LDL Density

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1.019 - 1.063

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HDL Density

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1.063 - 1.21

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Electrophoretic Mobility of apolipoproteins from origin to anode

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Chylomicron, B-LDL, IDL, Pre-B (VLDL), A (HDL)

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Ultracentrifuge Density (Top to Bottom)

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Chylomicron, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL

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Chylomicron Major Component

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Triglyceride (Exogenous), Apolipoproteins B48, C, E

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VLDL Major Component

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Triglyceride (Endogenous), Apolipoproteins B100, C, E

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LDL Major Component

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Cholesterol (>50%), Apolipoprotein B100

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HDL Major Component

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Protein 50% and Phospholipids, Apolipoproteins A-I, A-II, C, E

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Chylomicron transportation

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Transports Exogenous Lipids

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VLDL transportation

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Transports Endogenous Lipids

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LDL transportation

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Transports Cholesterol to Peripheral Tissues (Atherogenic)

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HDL

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Reverse Cholesterol Transport (Tissues to Liver)

40
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Involves lipid absorption, exogenous, endogenous, and reverse cholesterol transport pathways

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Lipoprotein Metabolism

41
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Lipid Absorption

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Conversion of dietary lipids into more polar compounds by Pancreatic Lipase facilitated by bile

42
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Steatorrhea

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Excess fat in feces, may indicate infection or lipid absorption issue

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Triglyceride Conversion (Lipid Absorption)

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Triglyceride → Monoglycerides for better absorption

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Cholesterol Ester Conversion

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Cholesterol esters → Free cholesterol for absorption

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Phospholipid Conversion for absorption

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Phospholipids → Lysophospholipids

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Exogenous Pathway

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Chylomicrons carry dietary lipids from the intestine to circulation

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Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Action

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Hydrolyzes triglycerides in chylomicrons into fatty acids and glycerol

48
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Lipolytic product of VLDL catabolism, intermediate between VLDL and LDL in density, protein, and lipid content

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IDL (Minor Lipoprotein)

49
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Floating B-lipoprotein with high cholesterol content, seen in type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia or dysbetalipoproteinemia

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Prothrombotic lipoprotein with Apo(a) homologous to plasminogen, associated with stroke, MI, and CHD

51
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Abnormal lipoprotein associated with obstructive biliary disease and LCAT deficiency, composed of phospholipids and non-esterified cholesterol

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Minor lipoprotein found with Albumin, involved in lipid transport

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Apo C w/ Albumin

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LDL Density & Mobility

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LDL density and mobility are similar to VLDL, with a role in cholesterol transport to peripheral tissues

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