Term Name: plasma lipoprotein particle
Synonyms:
Definition: A spherical particle with a hydrophobic core of triglycerides and/or cholesterol esters, surrounded by an amphipathic monolayer of phospholipids, cholesterol and apolipoproteins. Plasma lipoprotein particles transport lipids, which are non-covalently associated with the particles, in the blood or lymph.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0034358]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: extracellular space
is a type of: lipoprotein particle
has subtype: chylomicron high-density lipoprotein particle low-density lipoprotein particle triglyceride-rich plasma lipoprotein particle