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What is the primary function of apolipoprotein A-I?
What is the primary function of apolipoprotein A-I?
Which apolipoprotein is specifically associated with the LDL receptor?
Which apolipoprotein is specifically associated with the LDL receptor?
What characterizes the metabolism of very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)?
What characterizes the metabolism of very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)?
Which of the following components is NOT a characteristic of chylomicrons?
Which of the following components is NOT a characteristic of chylomicrons?
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What is the primary result of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) action on IDL?
What is the primary result of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) action on IDL?
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What portion of lipoproteins is predominantly made up of protein?
What portion of lipoproteins is predominantly made up of protein?
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Which lipoprotein type typically contains the most triacylglycerol (TAG)?
Which lipoprotein type typically contains the most triacylglycerol (TAG)?
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Which of the following lipoproteins is primarily synthesized in the liver and competes with plasminogen?
Which of the following lipoproteins is primarily synthesized in the liver and competes with plasminogen?
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What percentage of total plasma lipids does cholesterol typically account for?
What percentage of total plasma lipids does cholesterol typically account for?
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Which lipoprotein has the lowest density due to its high lipid content?
Which lipoprotein has the lowest density due to its high lipid content?
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Which of the following statements about apolipoproteins is correct?
Which of the following statements about apolipoproteins is correct?
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Which method is NOT used to separate lipoproteins?
Which method is NOT used to separate lipoproteins?
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Study Notes
Lipid Transport
- Lipids are insoluble in water, thus associated with proteins to form lipoproteins, which are water-soluble.
- The protein component of lipoproteins is called apolipoprotein.
- Lipoproteins facilitate lipid transport between tissues.
- Total plasma lipids range from 400-600 mg/dL, comprising triacylglycerol (20%), phospholipids (30%), cholesterol (40%), and free fatty acids.
Lipoprotein Structure
- Lipoproteins consist of a lipid core (triacylglycerol and cholesterol esters) and a protein shell (apolipoproteins).
- Apolipoproteins are categorized as integral or peripheral. The percentages vary from 1% (chylomicrons) to 60% (some HDLs).
Lipoprotein Classification
- Lipoprotein density increases with the protein component.
- Lipoproteins are classified using ultracentrifugation and electrophoresis.
- Chylomicrons
- Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
- Intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL)
- Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)
- High-density lipoproteins (HDL)
- Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)): similar lipid composition to LDL, but also competing with plasminogen to tissue plasminogen receptors.
- The predominant lipid component varies among types. For example: Triacylglycerol (TAG) is predominant in chylomicrons and VLDL. Cholesterol is predominant in LDL, and phospholipids are abundant in HDL.
Apolipoproteins
- Apolipoproteins are the protein components of lipoproteins.
- Five major classes (A-E) are known.
- Apo B exists in two forms (apo B-100 and apo B-48). Apo B-100 is in LDL, while apo B-48 is in chylomicrons.
- Apo (a) is present in lipoprotein (a), with apo B-100 and has a high carbohydrate content.
- Apolipoproteins:
- Enhance lipid solubility in plasma.
- Maintain lipoprotein stability.
- Act as ligands for lipoprotein receptors, facilitating tissue uptake.
- Specific apolipoproteins bind to specific receptors (apo B-100 and apo E for LDL receptors, etc.).
Apolipoprotein Enzyme Activity
- Some apolipoproteins are enzyme activators:
- Apo C-II for lipoprotein lipase.
- Apo A-I for lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT).
- Some apolipoproteins are enzyme inhibitors:
- Apo A-II and apo C-III for lipoprotein lipase.
- Apo C-I for cholesteryl ester transfer protein.
Metabolism of Chylomicrons
- Site of synthesis: Intestinal mucosa.
- Function: Transport of dietary lipids to peripheral tissues.
- Structure: Mostly triacylglycerol (98%), proteins (1-2%, including apo B-48, apo E, and apo C-II).
- Half-life: Approximately 1 hour.
Metabolism of Very-Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL)
- Site of synthesis: Liver.
- Function: Transport of endogenously synthesized lipids to peripheral tissues.
- Structure: Mostly triacylglycerol, proteins (10%, including apo B-100, apo E, and apo C-II).
- Half-life: 1-3 hours.
Formation of Intermediate-Density Lipoproteins (IDL)
- The action of lipoprotein lipase results in the loss of 70-90% of triacylglycerol and apo C.
- This leads to VLDL remnants, which are called IDL (intermediate-density lipoproteins).
- IDL has less triacylglycerol and more cholesterol.
- IDL is either: taken up by liver cells via LDL receptors, or converted to LDL.
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This quiz covers the important concepts of lipid transport and the structure of lipoproteins. You'll learn about the composition of lipoproteins, the role of apolipoproteins, and the classification of lipoproteins based on density. Understand how lipids are transported in the body and their significance in health.
