Lipoproteins Flashcards
1
Q
Chylomicrons and chylomicron remnants
Main Lipid
Apo Protein
Function
A
TAG
B-48
Transport dietary TAG to adipose and other tissues
Delivers remaining dietary TAG to liver
2
Q
VLDL
Main Lipid
Apo Protein
Function
A
TAG
B-100
Endogenously synthesized TAG to adipose tissue
3
Q
IDL-VLDL
A
TAG and Cholesterol
B-100 E
Delivers remaining TAG and cholesterol to liver
4
Q
LDL
A
Cholesterol
B-100
Deliver cholesterol to the liver and other cells
5
Q
HDL
A
Cholesterol
A’s
Deliver cholesterol esters to the liver