lipoprotein

[ lip-uh-proh-teen, -tee-in, lahy-puh- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. any of the class of proteins that contain a lipid combined with a simple protein.

lipoprotein

/ ˌlɪpəʊˈprəʊtiːn; ˌlaɪ- /

noun

1. any of a group of proteins to which a lipid molecule is attached, important in the transport of lipids in the bloodstream. They exist in two main forms: high-density lipoproteins and low-density lipoproteins See also low-density lipoprotein

lipoprotein

/ lĭp′ō-prō′tēn′,lī′pō- /

1. Any of a group of conjugated proteins in which at least one of the components is a lipid. Lipoproteins, classified according to their densities and chemical qualities, are the principal means by which lipids are transported in the blood.
2. See also high-density lipoprotein

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipoprotein¹

First recorded in 1905–10; lipo- ¹ + protein

Example Sentences

The common factors among the active lipoproteins include a positive charge and an amphiphilic structure, meaning they have segments that repel fat and others that repel water.

From Science Daily

Some studies have suggested that dark chocolate might be useful in adjusting ratios of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which can help protect the heart.

From Salon

At the start of the year-long clinical trial, six months in and at the end, the researchers measured each participant's systolic blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, fasting glucose and body fat percentage.

From Science Daily

This inhibited the expression of a group of target genes involved in fatty acid synthesis, polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis and uptake, and lipoprotein secretion, which improved fatty liver pathophysiology, as observed in wild-type mice.

From Science Daily

For decades, primary physicians and cardiologists have focused on two numbers: LDL or low-density lipoproteins, known as “bad cholesterol,” and HDL or high-density lipoproteins, aka “good cholesterol.”

From Seattle Times