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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of [[lipoprotein]]s, which in order of size, largest to smallest, are [[chylomicron]]s, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL, that enable transport of multiple different fat molecules, as well as cholesterol, within the water around cells and within the water-based bloodstream. Studies have shown that higher levels of type-B LDL particles (as opposed to type-A LDL particles) are associated with health problems, including cardiovascular disease. LDL is often informally called bad [[cholesterol]], (as opposed to HDL particles, which are frequently referred to as good cholesterol or healthy cholesterol).
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'''Low-density lipoprotein''' (LDL) is one of the five major groups of [[lipoprotein]]s. Studies have shown that higher levels of type-''B'' LDL particles (as opposed to type-''A'' LDL particles) are associated with health problems, including [[cardiovascular disease]]. LDL is often informally called ''bad'' [[cholesterol]], while [[high-density lipoprotein]]s are frequently referred to as ''good'' cholesterol or healthy [[cholesterol]].

Latest revision as of 22:34, 24 July 2020

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins. Studies have shown that higher levels of type-B LDL particles (as opposed to type-A LDL particles) are associated with health problems, including cardiovascular disease. LDL is often informally called bad cholesterol, while high-density lipoproteins are frequently referred to as good cholesterol or healthy cholesterol.

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