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Lipids are transported in human blood plasma by lipoproteins consisting of a nonpolar core where triacylglycerols and cholesteryl esters are hidden surrounded by a monolayer facing the water composed of phospholipid, cholesterol and proteins, giving these lipid-rich structures water solubility. Blood plasma lipoproteins are classified on the basis of their density, which in turn is a reflection of their lipid content. The greater their lipid contents the lower their density. Three major lipoprotein classes are found in fasting human blood plasma, VLDL or very low density lipoprotein, LDL or low density lipoprotein and HDL or high density lipoprotein.
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Coto, X., Arrondo, J.L.R. (2001). Infrared Spectroscopy of Lipoproteins. In: Pifat-Mrzljak, G. (eds) Supramolecular Structure and Function 7. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1363-6_6
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