Lipoproteins in the Blood Chart Flashcards
What is the function of Chylomicrons?
Transfer dietary fat from gut to tissues
What is the source of Chylomicrons?
Intestinal epithelial cells
What proteins are associated with Chylomicrons?
ApoB48, ApoCII, ApoE
What is the function of Chylomicron remnants?
Return apoproteins to liver
What is the source of Chylomicron remnants?
Remnant of chylomicron
What proteins area associated with Chylomicron remnants?
ApoB48, ApoE
What is the function of VLDL?
Transfer fat produced by dietary carbohydrates to tissues
What is the source of VLDL?
Liver
What proteins are on VLDL?
ApoB100, ApoC1, ApoCII, ApoCIII, ApoE
What is the function of IDL?
Deliver lipids, cholesterol to tissues
What is the source of IDL?
Remnant of VLDL
What proteins are associated with IDL?
ApoB100, ApoCI, ApoCII, ApoCIII, ApoE
What is the function of LDL?
Deliver cholesterol to cells
What is the source of LDL?
Remnant of IDL
What proteins are associated with LDL?
ApoB100