Lipoprotein Metabolism

Lipoprotein Metabolism
Presentation by: Jack Blazyk

Lipids in the Blood
Role of Cholesterol
Metabolism of Cholesterol
Anatomy of a Lipoprotein
Apolipoproteins
Adipose tissue
Albumin / free fatty acids
Liver, intestine, VLDL, chylomicrons
Triacylglycerol, cholesterol
Main Lipid Components
Triglyceride-Degrading Enzymes
Enzymes and Transfer Proteins
Clinical Implications of Lipoproteins
Blood Lipid Levels
Genetic Disorders
Statins
New Drugs Beyond Statins

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