lipoprotein particles
[ˌlɪpoʊˈproʊtin ˈpɑːrtɪklz]
nounfemininepl: partículas de lipoproteína
partículas de lipoproteína
1. Complexes of lipids and proteins that transport cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids throughout the bloodstream
Lipoprotein particles vary in size, density, and composition, affecting cardiovascular health differently.
As partículas de lipoproteína variam em tamanho, densidade e composição, afetando a saúde cardiovascular de formas diferentes.
2. Spherical structures with a hydrophobic lipid core surrounded by a hydrophilic protein shell
The structure of lipoprotein particles allows them to dissolve in blood while carrying hydrophobic substances.
A estrutura das partículas de lipoproteína permite que se dissolvam no sangue enquanto transportam substâncias hidrofóbicas.
3. Molecules classified by density and size, including VLDL, LDL, IDL, and HDL particles
Different lipoprotein particles have distinct roles in lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis development.
Diferentes partículas de lipoproteína têm papéis distintos no metabolismo lipídico e no desenvolvimento da aterosclerose.
This is specialized medical and scientific terminology used primarily in healthcare, biochemistry, and cardiology contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is fundamental in modern cardiovascular disease research and lipid management, reflecting contemporary understanding of how different types of cholesterol carriers affect heart health differently.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lipoprotein particle size
particle number concentration
particle size distribution
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