Lipoproteins, LDL

Synonyms

LDL Lipoproteins

LDL(1)

LDL(2)

LDL-1

LDL-2

LDL1

LDL2

Lipoproteins, Low-Density

Low Density Lipoprotein 1

Low Density Lipoprotein 2

Low Density Lipoproteins

Low-Density Lipoprotein 1

Low-Density Lipoprotein 2

Low-Density Lipoproteins

beta Lipoproteins

beta-Lipoproteins

A class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and light (1.019-1.063 g/ml) particles with a core composed mainly of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and smaller amounts of TRIGLYCERIDES. The surface monolayer consists mostly of PHOSPHOLIPIDS, a single copy of APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100, and free cholesterol molecules. The main LDL function is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters to extrahepatic tissues.