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GO: Cellular Component

chylomicron remnant

Term ID
GO:0034360
Synonyms
Definition
A lipoprotein particle that is derived from a mature chylomicron particle by the removal of triglycerides from the chylomicron core by lipoprotein lipase and the subsequent loss of surface components. It characteristically contains apolipoprotein E (APOE) and is cleared from the blood by the liver.
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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