| OBO ID: CHEBI:39026 |
| Term Name: | low-density lipoprotein | Search Ontology: | |
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| Definition: | A class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and low density (1.019-1.063 g/ml) particles with a core composed mainly of cholesterol esters and smaller amounts of triglycerides. The surface monolayer consists mostly of phospholipids, a single copy of apolipoprotein B-100, and free cholesterol molecules. The main function of LDL is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters from the liver. Excessive levels are associated with cardiovascular disease. | ||
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| Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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