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GO: Cellular Component
chylomicron
- Term ID
- GO:0042627
- Synonyms
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- Definition
- A large lipoprotein particle (diameter 75-1200 nm) composed of a central core of triglycerides and cholesterol surrounded by a protein-phospholipid coating. The proteins include one molecule of apolipoprotein B-48 and may include a variety of apolipoproteins, including APOAs, APOCs and APOE. Chylomicrons are found in blood or lymph and carry lipids from the intestines into other body tissues. 10580165
- References
- Ontology
- GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO
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- has subtype
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes