OBO ID: GO:0034364
Term Name: high-density lipoprotein particle Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • HDL complex
  • HDL particle
  • HDL2
  • HDL3
  • high-density lipoprotein class complex
Definition: A lipoprotein particle with a high density (typically 1.063-1.21 g/ml) and a diameter of 5-10 nm that contains APOAs and may contain APOCs and APOE; found in blood and carries lipids from body tissues to the liver as part of the reverse cholesterol transport process.
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available