intermediate-density lipoprotein particle

Term ID

GO:0034363

Synonyms

• IDL complex
• IDL particle
• intermediate-density lipoprotein complex

Definition

A triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle that typically contains APOB100, APOE and APOCs and has a density of 1.006-1.019 g/ml and a diameter of between 25-30 nm. IDL particles are found in blood and are formed by the delipidation of very-low-density lipoprotein particles (VLDL). IDL particles are removed from blood by the liver, following binding to the APOE receptor, or are converted to low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

References

Ontology

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