high-density lipoproteins

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lipoprotein
gptkbp:abbreviation HDL
gptkbp:associatedWith reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
gptkbp:component blood plasma
gptkbp:contains gptkb:apolipoprotein_A-I
cholesterol
phospholipids
triglycerides
gptkbp:density 1.063–1.210 g/mL
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:John_Gofman
gptkbp:foundIn human blood
gptkbp:function transport cholesterol from tissues to liver
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label high-density lipoproteins
gptkbp:measures gptkb:HDL_cholesterol_test
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:low-density_lipoproteins
gptkbp:regulates cholesterol homeostasis
gptkbp:relatedTo atherosclerosis
coronary artery disease
gptkbp:role reverse cholesterol transport
gptkbp:size 5–12 nm
gptkbp:type gptkb:alpha-lipoprotein
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:apolipoprotein_E
gptkb:apolipoprotein_C-II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6