LIPOPROTEIN Definition & Meaning

lipoprotein

[ lip-uh-proh-teen, -tee-in, lahy-puh- ]

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noun

Biochemistry.

any of the class of proteins that contain a lipid combined with a simple protein.

lipoprotein

/ ˌlɪpəʊˈprəʊtiːn; ˌlaɪ- /

noun

any of a group of proteins to which a lipid molecule is attached, important in the transport of lipids in the bloodstream. They exist in two main forms: high-density lipoproteins and low-density lipoproteins See also low-density lipoprotein

lipoprotein

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Any of a group of conjugated proteins in which at least one of the components is a lipid. Lipoproteins, classified according to their densities and chemical qualities, are the principal means by which lipids are transported in the blood.
See also high-density lipoprotein

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of lipoprotein¹

First recorded in 1905–10; lipo- ¹ + protein

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When consumed, they are absorbed in the small intestine and transported via lipoproteins in the bloodstream to be stored primarily in fat-rich tissues, including the subcutaneous layer of the skin.

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The following morning, they took blood pressure readings and fasting blood samples to measure lipid levels -- specifically, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides.

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The common factors among the active lipoproteins include a positive charge and an amphiphilic structure, meaning they have segments that repel fat and others that repel water.

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Some studies have suggested that dark chocolate might be useful in adjusting ratios of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which can help protect the heart.

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At the start of the year-long clinical trial, six months in and at the end, the researchers measured each participant's systolic blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting glucose and body fat percentage.

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