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intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL) or VLDL remnant
A short-lived lipoprotein formed from VLDL by lipoprotein lipase activity & by transfer of apo C to HDL.
Related
low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor related protein (LRP)
General
lipoprotein
macromolecular complex
plasma protein
Properties
SIZE: WIDTH = 25-30 NM
COMPARTMENT: plasma
References
Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry, 2nd ed.
Burtis CA & Ashwood ER (eds), WB Saunders Co,
Philadelphia PA, 1993, pg 1026
Components
apolipoprotein B100 (apoB100)
apolipoprotein E (APOE)
cholesterol
cholesterol ester
phosphatidylcholine (lecithin)
triglyceride