Chylomicrons

Chylomicrons are lipoprotein complexes that carry dietary lipids (including cholesterol) from the lymph through the bloodstream. Lipids in chylomicrons are partly removed in the capillaries, yielding chylomicron remnants. Apoproteins making up chylomicrons include Apo A-I, Apo A-II, Apo B-48, Apo C-I, Apo C-II, Apo C-III (Table 18.1).

See also: Lipoproteins, Fat Absorption, Apoproteins

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