lipoprotein

/ˈlɪpəˌproʊˈtin/

Other forms: lipoproteins

Definitions of lipoprotein

1. noun

   a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood
   types:

   HDL, alpha-lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein

   a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

   LDL, beta-lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein

   a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

   VLDL, very low density lipoprotein

   large lipoproteins rich in triglycerides; VLDLs circulate through the blood giving up their triglycerides to fat and muscle tissue until the VLDL remnants are modified and converted into LDL

   type of:

   compound protein, conjugated protein

   a protein complex combining amino acids with other substances