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LIPOPROTEIN Flashcards

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soluble in organic solvents & insoluble in H2O

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LIPIDS

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Diverse in terms of structure and function human plasma lipids:

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cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids and free FA

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from digestion of cholesterol esters [with fatty acid chain] and triglycerides

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free FA

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Three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone (trihydric alcohol) with FA attached to it

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TRIGLYCERIDE

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Secondary energy source

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TRIGLYCERIDE

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Serves as a thermal insulator Protects tissues from physical trauma

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TRIGLYCERIDE

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Protects tissues from physical trauma

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TRIGLYCERIDE

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In depletion of stored glycogen, it can be mobilized to provide energy

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Secondary energy source

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Every gram of fat produces 9 kilo calories (measure of heat)

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Serves as a thermal insulator

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10
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Greater heat is generated from the metabolism of fat

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Serves as a thermal insulator

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Specific vital organs are surround by adipose tissue

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Protects tissues from physical trauma

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12
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Chole ester with an FA attached to a hydroxyl group (esterification) distinguishes itself from free cholesterol

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13
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Precursor of biological hormones

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CHOLESTEROL

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biological hormones

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(steroid – aldosterone, progesterone, testosterone)

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15
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Source of bile acids

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CHOLESTEROL

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16
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Component of the Cell membrane

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CHOLESTEROL

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17
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Produced in the liver

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Source of bile acids

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18
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Fat digestion is more effective if + blie (emulsifier of fat) – easier for lipase to digest fat

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Source of bile acids

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Cholic acid, phenodeoxycholic acid, kenodeoxycholic acid

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Source of bile acids

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20
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Proportional with the cholesterol in blood

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Component of the Cell membrane

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21
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Two fatty acids and a phosphoric acid with a NB (X) attached to a glycerol backbone

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PHOSPHOLIPID

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22
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Cell membrane component

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PHOSPHOLIPID

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23
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Associated with vital life processes (e.g. CNS)

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PHOSPHOLIPID

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PHOSPHOLIPID

Components:

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2 Fatty acids
Glycerol
H3PO4
Nitrogenous base (choline, cholamine, etc.)

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Depend of the phospholipid it represents

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Nitrogenous base

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26
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Phospholipid Ex.

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lecithin, cephalin

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27
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– has the affinity for water molecules; found on the outer layer ;water-soluble

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Phosphate group

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28
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– found on the middle layer water-insoluble

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Fatty acids

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29
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Part of the cell membrane that contributes to its highly selective nature

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PHOSPHOLIPID

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30
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Dietary sources – lipids from small intestine w/c undergo digetsion

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MICELLE

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Consists of bile acids, free fatty acids & monoglycerides, cholesterol & phospholipid

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MICELLE

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32
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These lipids are products of digestion that combin w/ bile acids to form a micelle

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bile acids, free fatty acids & monoglycerides, cholesterol & phospholipid

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33
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Essential for intestinal absorption

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MICELLE

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34
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Diffusion of substances from the small intestine to the circulation

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MICELLE

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35
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Outer layer (water-soluble)

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Protein
Phospholipid
Cholesterol

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Middle layer (water-insoluble)

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Triglyceride
Cholesterol esters

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37
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macromolecule which consists of varying proportions of 1) protein, 2) cholesterol, 3) triglyceride and 4) phospholipid

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LIPOPROTEIN

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38
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water-soluble

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LIPOPROTEIN

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39
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blood – aqueous (↑% of water)

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water-soluble

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40
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facilitates the transport of the lipids in the circulation

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water-soluble

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41
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transported by LDL to the cells (Chole ester; ¾ of total)

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Transport of Cholesterol

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42
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transported by HDL out of the cells (Free chole; ¼ of total)

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Transport of Cholesterol

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43
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bad cholesterol
abundant in cholesterol

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Chole ester

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44
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good cholesterol
abundant in protein

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Free chole

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45
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secreted unchanged into bile (free cholesterol) or metabolized to form bile acids

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Catabolism (LIVER)

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46
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  • Synthesized & released from the small intestines (Exogenous pathway)
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CHYLOMICRON

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47
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  • Transport of dietary fat
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CHYLOMICRON

48
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  • Consists of 80% TG, Apo B-48, AI, AII, AIV, C (1-2%)
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CHYLOMICRON

49
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  • From lymphatics to systemic circulation: hydrolyzed by lipoprotein lipase (LPL) to monoglycerides, glycerol & FA
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CHYLOMICRON

50
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Lipase acts on TG and cause digestion of fats in the CM to release the three

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CHYLOMICRON

51
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  • Synthesized & released from the liver
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VERY LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (VLDL)

52
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  • Rich in TG
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VERY LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (VLDL)

53
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  • Transports liver-synthesized TG & Cholesterol (Endogenous pathway)
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VERY LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (VLDL)

54
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  • Contains Apo B-100 & Apo CII (cofactor for apo-protein lipase)
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VERY LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (VLDL)

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  • Produced from VLDL hydrolysis by LPL
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INTERMEDIATE DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (IDL)

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  • Partly depleted of TG
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INTERMEDIATE DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (IDL)

57
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  • Has equal amounts of Cholesterol & TG
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INTERMEDIATE DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (IDL)

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  • Contains Apo B & E
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INTERMEDIATE DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (IDL)

59
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  • Formed from IDL by LPL
60
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  • LDL binds to membrane receptors
61
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  • Once internalized, undergo lysosomal degradation
62
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– acts on proteins

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Proteolytic

63
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– acts on esters

64
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: hydrolyzed to amino acids

65
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: hydrolyzed to free cholesterol(scavenger molecule)

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  • Chole ester
66
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  • Produced & catabolized in the liver & intestine
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HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (HDL)

67
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  • Contains Apo AI & Apo AII
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HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (HDL)

68
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  • Components arise from the catabolism of VLDL & Chylomicrons due to transfer of apoproteins
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HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (HDL)

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FUNCTIONS OF HDL

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a. Cholesterol efflux (removal) from tissues: reduce stored cholesterol
b. Transport of cholesterol to the live for removal as bile acids (Reverse cholesterol transport)
c. Scavenger of lipids & apo-lipoprotein
d. Reservoir of Apo CII

70
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  • similar to LDL; apo (a) linked to apoB-100
71
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  • Increased level = increased risk of Congestive Heart Disease, Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke
72
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  • Obstructive Biliary Disease & Familial Lecithin Cholesterol Acyl Transferase (Lipids 90% of its weight) deficiency (Lipids 90% of its weight)
73
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[ – catalyzes the esterification of cholesterol]

74
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  • Type 3 hyperlipoproteinemia
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B-VLDL (“floating B” lipoprotein)

75
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  • Richer in cholesterol
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B-VLDL (“floating B” lipoprotein)

76
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: major protein of HDL and chylomicron

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Apolipoprotein A

77
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– involved in activation of LCAT and removal of free chole from extrahepatic tissues

78
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– structural role in HDL

79
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inhibits LCAT

80
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: major protein of all lipoproteins except HDL

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Apolipoprotein B

81
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(found in lipoprotein formed in the liver)

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Large B or B100

82
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(found in lipoprotein formed in the S.I.)

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Small B or B48

83
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: major protein of VLDL and chylomicrons and a minor protein of HDL and LDL

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Apolipoprotein C

84
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– cofactor of lipoprotein lipase

85
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– inhibits lipoprotein lipase

86
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: function as a transfer protein

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Apolipoprotein D

87
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  • glycoprotein w/c enters plasma as part of the nascent HDL
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Apolipoprotein E

88
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  • plays a role in the recognition & catabolism of chylomicron remnant and IDL via specific receptors in hepatic cells
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Apolipoprotein E

89
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Fasting - ideal fast is
NCEP guidelines :

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12 hours
at least 9 hours

90
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Posture -
NCEP guidelines :

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standardize position during venipuncture
seated for 5 mins prior to sampling

91
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Venous vs capillary samples -

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capillary levels generally lower than venous

92
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  • either can be used when only lipid profile is to be measured
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Plasma vs serum

93
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preferred for Lipid Profile measurement by ultracentrifugation /electrophoresis

94
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: preferred additive

95
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  • generally, frozen samples can be satisfactorily analyzed
96
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A. Colorimetric/Stepwise Methods

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  1. Direct Colorimetric/One-Step
  2. Two-Step Method
  3. Three-Step Method
  4. Four-Step Method
97
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Serum + color reagent = color reaction

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  1. Direct Colorimetric/One-Step
98
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Interferences from protein and other chromogens

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  1. Direct Colorimetric/One-Step
99
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Unequal color reactions for cholesterol & its ester

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  1. Direct Colorimetric/One-Step
100
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Involves ‘extraction step prior to colorimetric reaction

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Two-Step Method

101
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Separates lipids from proteins

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Two-Step Method

102
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Eliminates protein interference

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Two-Step Method

103
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Interference from other chromogen

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Two-Step Method

104
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Unequal color reaction due to esterified form

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Two-Step Method

105
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Requires 1) extraction, 2) saponification and then 3) colorimetric determination

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Three-Step Method

106
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Standard method

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Three-Step Method

107
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Eliminates protein interference

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Three-Step Method

108
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Chole esters are hydrolyzed: uniform color reaction

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Three-Step Method

109
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Interference from other chromogen

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Three-Step Method

110
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Greatest specificity; reference method

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Four-Step Method

111
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Requires 1) extraction, 2) saponification, 3) purification with digitonin then 4) colorimetric determination

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Four-Step Method

112
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Eliminates interference from protein & other chromogens

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Four-Step Method

113
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Uniformity in color reaction

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Four-Step Method

114
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chole ester + H2O –chole esterase –>

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cholesterol + FFA

115
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cholesterol + O2 –chole oxidase –>

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cholest-4-ene-3-one + H2O2

116
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Quantitation of H2O2 formed:

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Trinder reaction
O2 consumption
Other methods

CC1 LECTURE DEAN (14 decks)

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