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GO: Cellular Component

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
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Phenotype
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