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Lipid Transport Particle Morphology

Meaning

Lipid Transport Particle Morphology describes the physical characteristics, including the size, density, and protein composition, of the circulating lipoprotein particles that shuttle lipids throughout the body. This morphology is critical because the size and density of particles, such as LDL and HDL, directly influence their biological function and their atherogenic potential. Smaller, denser LDL particles are more easily oxidized and prone to arterial wall infiltration than larger, more buoyant ones. Assessing particle morphology provides a superior, functional measure of cardiovascular risk and metabolic health compared to simple mass concentration.