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Lipoprotein-X

Medical Definition: An abnormal lipoprotein which is present in large amounts in individuals suffering from obstructive liver diseases. It exists as a bilayer vesicle of equimolar phospholipids and unesterified cholesterol containing small amounts of plasma proteins (mainly albumin) in its internal aqueous compartment together with some apolipoproteins adsorbed on its surface. Separates with LDL by ultracentrifugation.
Guide Notes: /biosyn /physiol permitted
Previously Indexed: Lipoproteins (1966-1979),Lipoproteins, LDL (1972-1979)

Lipoprotein-X Medical Definitions and Terms

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