Lipoproteins
- Name
- Lipoproteins
- Accession Number
- DBCAT005877
- Description
Lipid-protein complexes involved in the transportation and metabolism of lipids in the body. They are spherical particles consisting of a hydrophobic core of TRIGLYCERIDES and CHOLESTEROL ESTERS surrounded by a layer of hydrophilic free CHOLESTEROL; PHOSPHOLIPIDS; and APOLIPOPROTEINS. Lipoproteins are classified by their varying buoyant density and sizes.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description CER-001 CER-001 is a negatively charged lipoprotein particle comprising human recombinant apolipoprotein A-I and two phospholipids: sphingomyelin and dipalmitoylphosphatidylglycerol. It is under investigation for the treatment of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) deficiencies. - Drugs & Drug Targets
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