lipoprotein

American  

[lip-uh-proh-teen, -tee-in, lahy-puh-] / ˌlɪp əˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn, ˌlaɪ pə- /

noun

Biochemistry.

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

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lipoprotein British  

/ ˌlɪpəʊˈprəʊtiːn, ˌlaɪ- /

noun

1. 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

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lipoprotein Scientific  

/ lĭp′ō-prō′tēn′,lī′pō- /

1. 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.

2. See also high-density lipoprotein low-density lipoprotein

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Etymology

Origin of lipoprotein

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

Example Sentences

Studies have found replacing saturated fats in a person’s diet with polyunsaturated fat, like fatty fish or canola oil, has lowered a person’s level of low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol.

From The Wall Street Journal

To capture overall risk, researchers created a composite cardiometabolic score based on multiple components of metabolic syndrome, including waist size, blood pressure, high-density lipoprotein or HDL "good" cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar levels.

From Science Daily

In addition, EPA improved blood lipid profiles and reduced the tendency of lipoproteins to attach to the walls of arteries -- an important factor in preventing atherosclerosis.

From Science Daily

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.

From Salon

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.

From Science Daily