| Term Name: | high-density lipoprotein particle |
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| 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. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0034364] QuickGO AmiGO |