リポタンパク質

Translation

lipid carrier / cholesterol particle

Meaning

A biochemical assembly that transports fats through the bloodstream because lipids cannot dissolve in water on their own.

Examples

• High-density lipoprotein is often referred to as the good cholesterol because it helps remove fat from the body.
  高密度リポタンパク質は、体内の脂質を取り除く働きがあるため、善玉コレステロールと呼ばれることが多い。
• The liver produces various types of lipoprotein to ensure that energy is distributed to cells throughout the body.
  肝臓は、エネルギーが全身の細胞に行き渡るよう、様々な種類のリポタンパク質を生成する。