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Lipoproteins and Apolipoproteins (TOPIC 1) Flashcards

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are spherical shape which transports lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides.

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Lipoproteins

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Composed of lipids and protein (apolipoproteins).

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Lipoproteins

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are found on the surface of the lipoproteins.

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Apolipoproteins

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Functions are maintenance of structural integrity, binds to cell receptor and activators or inhibitors of enzymes.

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Apolipoproteins

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Types of lipoproteins

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ULDL- Chylomicrons
VLDL
IDL
LDL
HDL

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Largest lipoprotein, produced in the intestinal mucosal cells.

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CHYLOMICRONS

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Composition: 80-90 % triglycerides (majority)

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CHYLOMICRONS

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Transports exogenous (dietary lipids) to liver and peripheral cells such as adipose tissue.

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CHYLOMICRONS

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Forms a milky or creamy layer at the top of the plasma. (lipemic).

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CHYLOMICRONS

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Contain lipase which hydrolysed cholesterol and triglycerides resulting to formation of chylomicron remnants which uptake by the liver.

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CHYLOMICRONS

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10
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Lowest density and no electrophoretic mobility.

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CHYLOMICRONS

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Lipemic sample means high amount of chylomicrons and triglycerides.

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CHYLOMICRONS

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12
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Pre beta lipoprotein.

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VLDL(Very low density lipoprotein)

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Composition: 45-65 % triglycerides.

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VLDL(Very low density lipoprotein)

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Triglyceride composition of Chylomicrons

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Composition: 80-90 % triglycerides (majority)

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Triglyceride composition of VLDL(Very low density lipoprotein)

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Composition: 45-65 % triglycerides.

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Apolipoproteins of VLDL

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apo B-100, C-I, C-II, C-III and E.

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Synthesized from chylomicron remnant

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VLDL(Very low density lipoprotein)

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Apolipoprotein of chylomicrons

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apo B-48

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18
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Transports endogenous triglycerides from hepatic to peripheral tissues.

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VLDL(Very low density lipoprotein)

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19
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deposits fats to the adipose tissue eventually degraded by lipoprotein lipase resulting decrease in size.

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VLDL(Very low density lipoprotein)

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20
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Intermediate between VLDL and LDL.

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IDL(intermediate density lipoprotein)

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Partly depleted triglyceride.

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IDL(intermediate density lipoprotein)

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22
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interacts with HDL giving off most of its TAG content in exchange of cholesterol resulting to formation of LDL.

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IDL(intermediate density lipoprotein)

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23
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Composition: 45-50 % cholesterol.

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LDL(low density lipoprotein)

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LDL(low density lipoprotein)
cholesterol composition

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Composition: 45-50 % cholesterol.

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apolipoprotein of LDL

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“Bad cholesterol” by transporting cholesterol from liver to tissues. Used as a marker for coronary artery disease.

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LDL(low density lipoprotein)

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Beta lipoprotein, follow the mobility of

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beta globulin.

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Composition: 15-20 % cholesterol and 45-55 % proteins.

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HDL(high density lipoprotein)

29
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HDL cholesterol and protein composition

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15-20% cholesterol
45-55% proteins

29
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Produce by liver and intestines.

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HDL(high density lipoprotein)

29
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“Good cholesterol” because it acts as “scavenger of lipids”,

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HDL(high density lipoprotein)

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Apolipoprotein of HDL

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apo A-I
apo A-II
apoC

30
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transport cholesterol from tissues to liver for catabolism to form bile acids. (reverse cholesterol transport).

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HDL(high density lipoprotein)

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Alpha lipoprotein, follow mobility of

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alpha globulin

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Fastest migrating lipoprotein.

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Alpha lipoprotein

31
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transporting cholesterol from liver to peripheral tissues such as adrenal gland, gonads, and blood vessels.

32
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transport cholesterol from peripheral tissues to liver for recycling

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Also known as the “sinking beta lipoprotein”.

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Abnormal lipoprotein

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Same with LDL except in density and mobility.

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Abnormal lipoprotein

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Associated with increase risk of coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease.

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Abnormal lipoprotein

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Apolipoprotein of Abnormal Lipoprotein

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apo (a) bound to apo B-100 by disulfide bonds

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Floating beta lipoprotein.

37
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Contains higher cholesterol than triglycerides.
Found in VLDL density range, electropheritically found in LDL.

37
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Seen in type III hyperlipoproteinemia.

37
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Homologous with plasminogen which interfere with clot lysis.

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Abnormal lipoprotein

38
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Composed mainly by unesterified cholesterol and phospholipids.

38
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Migrates towards the cathode in electrophoresis.

39
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Found in patient obstructive biliary disease.

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Separation of lipoproteins

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Ultracentrifugation
Electrophoresis

41
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Separation is based on net charges.

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Serum Electrophoresis

42
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Lipoproteins are run in gel , electric current in apply to facilitate migration along the surface of gel. Stain is applied to visualize the band formation.

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Serum Electrophoresis

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Stain/dye for Serum Electrophoresis

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Fat Red 7B,
Sudan Black B,
Oil Red O

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Lipoprotein migration pattern in Electropheresis

HDL
VLDL
LDL
Chylomicrons

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Alpha region
Pre-beta region
Beta region
Does not migrate

45
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Other techniques of Separation of plasma proteins

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Chromatographic technique
Standing plasma test/plasma appearance test-
Immunochemical methods-

46
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use of antibody to specific apolipoproteins.

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Immunochemical methods-

47
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stand EDTA blood for 10-18 hours in dark refrigerator

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Standing plasma test/plasma appearance test-

48
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found on the surface of the lipoproteins.

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Apolipoproteins

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Functions
structural integrity
binds to cell receptor
activators or inhibitors of lipoprotein associated enzymes.

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Apolipoproteins

50
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catalyses the transfer of excess cellular cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver to be catabolized to bile this process is known as Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT).

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Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT)-

51
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catalyses the metabolism of serum triglycerides by hydrolysis in chylomicrons and VLDL into FFA and glycerol for energy production or storage.

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Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)-

52
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Types of
Apolipoprotein A
(major protein of HDL)

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A1 – activates LCAT(Lecithin-cholesterol acyl transferase)
A2 – inhibits L-CAT

53
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Types of
Lipoprotein Little A Antigen

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occurs in variant forms of LDL known as “sinking pre-beta lipoprotein”

53
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Types of
Apolipoprotein E
found in chylomicrons, VLDL, HDL and LDL

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Increase the hepatic uptake of lipoproteins due to LDL receptor.

Involves in the metabolism of chylomicron remnant and VLDL

E2 – associated with dysbetalipoproteinemia
(ApoE2/E2 homozygosity
genotype)
E4- associated with Alzheimer’s disease

53
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Types of
Apolipoprotein C
(mostly found in chylomicrons, VLDL and HDL)

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C1 – activates L-CAT
C2 – LPL (lipoprotein lipase enzyme) activators, inhibits binding of VLDL and chylomicron to hepatic receptor
C3 – inhibits LPL (lipoprotein lipase)

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Types of
Apolipoprotein B
(major content of VLDL and chylomicrons)

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B100 – found in VLDL, synthesized in the liver.
B48 – found in chylomicrons and in patient with defects in chylomicron clearance. Synthesized in the intestine (enterocytes).

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