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Lipoproteins Defined

Particles consisting of a fatty core and a protein surround to allow transport of fat in the blood stream. Lipoprotein A is a cholesterol-rich lipoprotein, which resembles LDL cholesterol and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It has proven resistant to drug treatment and does not appear to be decreased by estrogen-containing ovarian hormone therapy (OHT).

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Tue Dec 2

  • Classification of Lipoproteins: This webpage explains the classification s of lipoproteins (discussed in Metabolism - MB1002) - their properties and their functions. The webpage describes chylomicrons, Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL), Intermediate Density Lipoproteins (IDL), Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) and High Density lipoproteins (HDL) and their functions in lipid transport.
  • Statins: statins are a group of cholesterol lowering drugs which work by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase.

Thu Nov 27

  • Essential Biochemistry - Lipoproteins: a comprehensive video with details on types of lipoprotiens, how they are formed and what they are used for. it also highlights the essential role played by cholesterol in the body

Wed Nov 19

  • Cholesterol transportation: Details of LDL lipoproteins and their transportation of choloesterol. Relevant to session 6 of the metabolism module

Tue Nov 18

  • The Medical Biochemistry Page: interesting website that has lots of information on topics related to our metabolism and biological molecules modules

Mon Nov 17

  • Hypercholester olemia: In one of the case studies that we studied in the metabolism work session, the patient was found to have hypercholester olaemia. This site reviews the condition of hypercholesteo laemia including the causes, the treatment and the diagnosis of the condition. I feel that this site will prove useful to refer to in trying to understand the case study.

Wed Nov 12

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