high-density lipoprotein particle

Term ID

GO:0034364

Synonyms

• HDL complex
• HDL particle
• HDL2
• HDL3
• high-density lipoprotein class complex

Definition

A lipoprotein particle with a high density (typically 1.063-1.21 g/ml) and a diameter of 5-10 nm that contains APOAs and may contain APOCs and APOE; found in blood and carries lipids from body tissues to the liver as part of the reverse cholesterol transport process.

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Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO