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Lipoprotein Metabolism

Meaning

Lipoprotein Metabolism is the complex biochemical process encompassing the synthesis, transport, and catabolism of lipoproteins, which are spherical particles responsible for transporting lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides, throughout the aqueous environment of the bloodstream. This process is essential for delivering energy substrates to peripheral tissues and removing excess cholesterol for excretion, playing a critical role in cardiovascular health. Hormones, particularly thyroid and sex steroids, exert significant regulatory control over this metabolic pathway.