Search Ontology:
ChEBI
low-density lipoprotein
- Term ID
- CHEBI:39026
- Synonyms
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- 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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- pubmed:11082530
- pubmed:15583011
- pubmed:15913955
- pubmed:19349632
- pubmed:28401639
- pubmed:28432662
- pubmed:28792690
- pubmed:28827781
- pubmed:28847800
- pubmed:28859941
- pubmed:28870972
- wikipedia.en:Low-density_lipoprotein
- Ontology
- ChEBI ( EBI )
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