triglyceride-rich plasma lipoprotein particle

Term ID

GO:0034385

Synonyms

• triacylglycerol-rich lipoprotein particle
• triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle

Definition

A plasma lipoprotein particle that has a hydrophobic core enriched in triglycerides surrounded by an amphipathic monolayer of phospholipids, cholesterol and apolipoproteins. Triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particles transport lipids, which are non-covalently associated with the particles, in the blood.

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO