Very low density lipoprotein
Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) [1] is a type of lipoprotein that is produced by the liver and released into the bloodstream. Its primary function is to transport triglycerides (a type of fat) from the liver to the adipose tissue where they are stored for energy.
Etymology
The term "Very Low Density Lipoprotein" is derived from the fact that these lipoproteins are less dense than other types of lipoproteins due to their high fat content.
Structure
VLDL particles are composed of a core of triglycerides and cholesterol esters surrounded by a shell of phospholipids, free cholesterol, and proteins. The main protein associated with VLDL is apolipoprotein B (apoB).
Function
The primary function of VLDL is to transport triglycerides from the liver to adipose tissue where they are stored for energy. When the body needs energy, these triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol, which can be used by the body's cells.
Health implications
High levels of VLDL in the blood can lead to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Therefore, maintaining healthy VLDL levels is important for cardiovascular health.
See also
References
- ↑ == Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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