Definitions for "Lipoprotein"
Higher levels of Lp(a) are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
A conjugated protein containing a lipid, prosthetic group.
A type of protein molecule that incorporates a lipid. Lipoproteins act as agents of lipid transport in the lymph and blood.
a complex spherical structure which has a hydrophobic core wrapped in a hydrophilic coating
Keywords:  variant, density, genetic, heart, risk
Genetic variant of low-density lipoprotein. An increased level is associated with increased risk of heart disease.
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See Lipoproteins.