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• HDL
  |Term=HDL |Short definition=see High-density lipoprotein
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• Intermediate-density lipoprotein
  ...on stage between [[very low-density lipoprotein]] (VLDL) and [[low-density lipoprotein]] (LDL), hence the term "intermediate". ...that of low-density lipoproteins and high-density lipoproteins. The term "lipoprotein" is a combination of "lipid" and "protein", indicating the composition of t
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• Remnant cholesterol
  ...cle cholesterol''', is a type of [[cholesterol]] that is left over after [[lipoprotein]]s have delivered [[triglycerides]] to cells in the body. ...rotein]] (LDL), [[high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL), and [[very low-density lipoprotein]] (VLDL). Remnant cholesterol is what remains in the bloodstream after VLDL
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• Low density lipoprotein
  == Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) == ...en referred to as "bad cholesterol". It is one of the five major groups of lipoprotein which transport all fat molecules around the body in the extracellular wate
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• High density lipoprotein
  == High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) == '''High Density Lipoprotein''' ('''HDL''') /haɪ dɛnsɪti lɪpəˈproʊtiːn/ is one of the five major groups of
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• Very-low-density lipoprotein
  == Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) == ..., [[intermediate-density lipoprotein|IDL]], and [[high-density lipoprotein|HDL]]) that enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water-based solution
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• Total cholesterol
  ...low-density lipoprotein]] (LDL cholesterol), [[high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL cholesterol), and [[triglycerides]]. ...sease, especially when accompanied by high levels of LDL and low levels of HDL.
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• HDL cholesterol
  == HDL Cholesterol == ...sterol''' (pronounced as H-D-L cholesterol), also known as '''High-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol''', is a type of [[cholesterol]] that is often referred to as t
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• Very
  Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL). '''Very Low Density Lipoprotein''' ('''VLDL''') is a type of [[lipoprotein]] responsible for transporting [[triglycerides]] (a type of fat) in the blo
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• CETP inhibitor
  ...hat CETP facilitates the transfer of cholesterol from HDL to [[Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)]] or "bad cholesterol". By inhibiting this process, CETP inhibitors c ...Protein (CETP)]]: A plasma protein that transfers cholesterol esters from HDL to LDL.
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• Anacetrapib
  ...er protein]] (CETP), which is involved in the transfer of cholesterol from HDL to LDL. * [[High-density lipoprotein]]
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• Lipid profile
  ...al cholesterol]]''' - This test measures all of the cholesterol in all the lipoprotein particles. ...ty lipoprotein cholesterol]] (HDL-C)''' - This measures the cholesterol in HDL particles; often called "good cholesterol" because it removes excess choles
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• Lipid panel
  ...ow-density lipoprotein]] (LDL)''': Often referred to as "bad cholesterol", high levels of LDL can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries. * '''[[High-density lipoprotein]] (HDL)''': Known as "good cholesterol", HDL helps remove LDL from the bloodstream, reducing the risk of heart disease.
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• Gemfibrozil
  ...eating [[hypertriglyceridemia]], a type of hyperlipidemia characterized by high levels of triglycerides. ...e blood. It also helps to increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is beneficial for heart health.
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• Apolipoprotein E
  ...L]]. It plays a crucial role in the normal catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein constituents. * [[Very low-density lipoprotein|VLDL]]
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• Lipoprotein
  == Lipoprotein == '''Lipoprotein''' (pronounced: /ˌlaɪpoʊˈproʊtiːn/) is a biochemical assembly that co
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• Clinofibrate
  ...o-fye-brate) is a type of [[lipid-lowering agent]] that is used to control high levels of [[cholesterol]] and [[triglycerides]] in the blood. ...cholesterol and increasing the breakdown of [[high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL) cholesterol in the liver.
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• MBX-8025
  ...] (LDL-C) and increase levels of [[high-density lipoprotein cholesterol]] (HDL-C), thereby improving the overall lipid profile. ...t MBX-8025 can significantly reduce levels of LDL-C and increase levels of HDL-C, with a favorable safety profile.
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• Atherogenic
  * [[Lipoprotein]]: Any of a group of soluble proteins that combine with and transport fat o ...und in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.
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• Hypoalphalipoproteinemia
  ...mally low levels of [[High-density lipoprotein|high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL), often referred to as "good cholesterol", in the blood. ...The term essentially describes a condition where there is a deficiency of high-quality fat proteins in the body.
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