Low-density Lipoprotein

Of lipoprotein.   May also be referred to as LDL and beta-lipoprotein.

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.

This concept's ID is @1~75639

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  • LDL cholesterol 1 facts

    The cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level...