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The plasma lipoproteins can be divided into three major classes based upon their size, structure, density and function. Each of these classes plays an important role in the balance of vascular and intracellular lipid synthesis. In our study of relationship between lipoprotein composition and structure and the dynamics of lipid and protein transport among lipoproteins and cells, we have noted a number of correlations between lipoprotein structure and the transfer of lipoprotein components, within the lipoprotein or to cell membranes. Much of this discussion will focus upon the high- density lipoproteins (HDL), since their structure and properties have been relatively amenable to scientific probes. It is hoped that these studies will be useful in understanding the properties and behavior of the other lipoproteins.
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Pownall, H.J., Gotto, A.M. (1985). The Role of Hydrophobicity in the Structure of the Human Plasma Lipoproteins. In: Kritchevsky, D., Holmes, W.L., Paoletti, R. (eds) Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism VIII. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2459-1_7
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