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ChEBI

low-density lipoprotein

Term ID
CHEBI:39026
Synonyms
  • beta-lipoproteins
  • LDL
  • low-density lipoproteins
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.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
has_part
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from low-density lipoprotein
Phenotype where environments contain low-density lipoprotein
Phenotype modified by environments containing low-density lipoprotein
Phenotype affecting low-density lipoprotein
Human Disease Model