PLASMA LIPOPROTEINS AND FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
Introduction Plasma lipoproteins are particles that transport lipids, including cholesterol, in the bloodstream. They are composed of proteins, phospholipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides. The main types of plasma lipoproteins are chylomicrons, very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and high-density lipoproteins (HDL).…