Term Name: triglyceride-rich plasma lipoprotein particle
Synonyms: triacylglycerol-rich lipoprotein particle, triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle
Definition: A plasma lipoprotein particle that has a hydrophobic core enriched in triglycerides surrounded by an amphipathic monolayer of phospholipids, cholesterol and apolipoproteins. Triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particles transport lipids, which are non-covalently associated with the particles, in the blood.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0034385]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: plasma lipoprotein particle
has subtype: intermediate-density lipoprotein particle very-low-density lipoprotein particle