Term Name: | chylomicron remodeling |
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Synonyms: | chylomicron remnant formation, chylomicron remodelling |
Definition: | The acquisition, loss or modification of a protein or lipid within a chylomicron, including the hydrolysis of triglyceride by lipoprotein lipase and the subsequent loss of free fatty acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0034371] QuickGO AmiGO |