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Name:	Lipoproteins, LDL
Description:	A class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and light (1.019-1.063 g/ml) particles with a core composed mainly of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and smaller amounts of TRIGLYCERIDES. The surface monolayer consists mostly of PHOSPHOLIPIDS, a single copy of APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100, and free cholesterol molecules. The main LDL function is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters to extrahepatic tissues.
Synonyms:	beta Lipoproteins; LDL Lipoproteins; Low-Density Lipoproteins; beta-Lipoproteins; Low Density Lipoproteins; Lipoproteins, Low-Density