About The Medical Condition Lipoproteins, Low-Density

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Lipoproteins, Low-Density. Lipoproteins, Low-Density defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Lipoproteins, Low-Density

Lipoproteins, Low-Density Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Lipoproteins, Low-Density Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Lipoproteins, Low-Density?

A class of lipoproteins responsible for transport of cholesterol to extrahepatic tissues. They are formed in the circulation when very-low-density lipoproteins are degraded first to intermediate-density lipoproteins and then to LDL by the gain and loss of specific apolipoproteins and the loss of most of their triglycerides. LDL are taken up and catabolized by both the liver and extrahepatic tissues by specific receptor-mediated endocytosis. (Dorland, 28th ed)

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day