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low-density–lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) the serum cholesterol carried on low-density lipoproteins, approximately 60 to 70 per cent of the total serum cholesterol.Medical dictionary. 2011.
LDL cholesterol — noun the cholesterol in low density lipoproteins; the bad cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions • Hypernyms: ↑cholesterol, ↑cholesterin • Hyponyms: ↑oxidized LDL cholesterol • Substance… … Useful english dictionary
oxidized LDL cholesterol — noun LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals; it is thought to cause atherosclerosis • Hypernyms: ↑LDL cholesterol … Useful english dictionary
Cholesterol — IUPAC name … Wikipedia
CHOLESTÉROL — Le cholestérol est une biomolécule très répandue chez la plupart des organismes animaux, mais absente des végétaux et des micro organismes. Le cholestérol est un solide blanc, cristallin, insoluble dans l’eau, soluble dans les liquides organiques … Encyclopédie Universelle
Cholesterol — Strukturformel Allgemeines Name Cholesterin Andere Namen … Deutsch Wikipedia
LDL receptor — The LDL Receptor is a mosaic protein that mediates the endocytosis of cholesterol rich LDL. It is a cell surface receptor that recognizes the apoprotein B100 which is embedded in the phospholipid outer layer of LDL particles. The receptor also… … Wikipedia
LDL — noun 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 •… … Useful english dictionary
Cholesterol lowering with fibrate — The fibrates are cholesterol lowering drugs that are primarily effective in lowering triglycerides and, to a lesser extent, in increasing HDL cholesterol levels. Gemfibrozil (brand name: LOPID), the fibrate most widely used in the United States,… … Medical dictionary
Cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase — Cytochrome P450, family 7, subfamily A, polypeptide 1 PDB rendering based on 3dax … Wikipedia
Cholesterol, LDL — Lipoproteins which are combinations of lipids (fats) and proteins are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood. The low density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body. LDL cholesterol is… … Medical dictionary
