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Lipoproteins and their metabolism
By Don. Siyum A.
Complex between protein and lipid, are of two types
 Structural lipoproteins
 Present in cellular and subcellular membranes widely
distributed in tissues
 Lung surfactant (lecithin protein complex)
 Rhodopsin of rods
 Transport lipoproteins
 Present in blood plasma
 Apo(lipo)protein + lipid (C, CE, PL & TG).
Lipoproteins
Typical Structure of
Lipoproteins
Lipoproteins and Lipid transport
Why lipoproteins required?
 Lipids are insoluble in plasma
Types of lipoproteins- 4 major types
 Chylomicrons
 Very Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL)
 Low- Density Lipoproteins (LDL)
 High Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
How we distinguish lipoproteins from each other?
 Density , Lipid and protein composition , Role
in lipid transport 4
Fig: Electrophoresis pattern of plasma lipoprotein
Composition and Properties of Human
Lipoproteins
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Chylomicrons VLDL LDL HDL Albumin-FFAs
complex
Source Intestine Liver/intestine VLDL Liver/intestine Liver-Adipose tissue
Electrophoretic
band
Origin Pre-硫 硫 留 Plasma albumin
Diameter (nm) 75  1200 30-80 18-25 9-12 (HDL2); 5-
(HDL3)
-
Density (g/mL) 0.93 0.93-1.006 1.019-1.063 1.063-1.125(HDL2);
1,125-1.21(HDL3)
>1.281
Apoproteins ApoB48; CI, II,
and III; AI, II
and IV; E
ApoB100; CI,
II and III; E
ApoB100,
CI, II and
III, E
ApoAI, II, IV; CI, II
and III; E
-
% Protein 1.0  2.0 7.0  10.0 21.0 33  57 99
% Triglycerides 80-95 55-80 5-15 5-10 0
% Phospholipids 3-9 10-20 20-25 20-30 0
% Cholesterol
esters
2-7 5-15 40-50 15-25 0
FFAs 0 1 1 0 (HDL2); 6(HDL3) 100
Function of lipoproteins
 Transport of Exogenous Lipids
Chylomicrons
 Transport of Endogenous Lipids
VLDL, LDL, HDL
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 Structural stability to the lipoproteins, e.g. Apo-B-integral proteins
 As ligands for lipoprotein-receptor
 apo B-100 and apo E for the LDL receptor,
 apo E for LDL receptor-related protein (LRP) (for chylomicron
remnant)
 apo A-I for the HDL receptor.
 As enzyme cofactors regulating LP metabolism
 apo-CII for lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
 apo A-I for lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT)
 As enzyme inhibitors
 apo A-II and apo C-III are inhibitors for LPL
 apo C-I for cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP)
Function of apoproteins/ apolipoproteins/
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PLASMA LIPOPROTEIN METABOLISM
A. Chylomicrons
Source & fate of exogenous lipids
Source: dietary lipids (TG, Cholesterol,phospholipids, CE)
Cholesterol: Intestinal cholesterol and plant sterol
absorption is mediated by Niemann- Pick C1-like 1 protein
(NPC1L1)
 Dietary cholesterol is esterified by the type 2 isozymes
of acyl coenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT)
 Plant sterols are not esterified and incorporated into
chylomicrons
 Plant sterols returned to intestinal lumen via two ATP-
binding cassette (ABC) half-transporters,
Absorption of cholesterol and export in to blood
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Dietary Triacylglycerol (TG)
 Re-esterification of TG in ER is regulated by diacylglycerol transferase
 TGs are transferred by microsomal TG transfer protein (MTP) to the site of
synthesized apoB-48
Formation of Nascent Chylomicron by intestinal epithelial cells
 Assembly of chylomicron with addition of apoB-48, apoA-I, apoA-IV, and some C
& E
Maturation of Chylomicron in plasma
 Acquire apoprotein from HDL in plasma: apoE and apoC-I, C-II, and C-III
 The apparent molecular wt of apoB-48 is 48% that of apoB-100.
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Overview of the formation of triglyceride deposits in the adipose
tissue .
Metabolism of Circulating Chylomicron
Removal of TG
 tissues capillaries luminal surface have anchored LPL
mainly adipose tissue, skeletal and cardiac muscle(for
80% of TG), spleen, lung, renal medulla, aorta,
diaphragm and breast tissue of lactating women.
Liver capillaries : hepatic lipase
In adipose tissue (but not in muscle), insulin stimulates
lipoprotein lipase synthesis
 insulin resistance are often associated with an
increased concentration of total plasma triglycerides
About LPL
 Adipose tissue LPL has high Km, (cardiac) muscle has
lower Km
 ApoC-II & phospholipids are activator cofactors for LPL.
 Loss of 90% of the chylomicron TG and apo C (which
returns to HDL) while apo E is retained.
 Remnant attachment (lack 90% TG and apo C II)to liver
(aided by Apo E) & processed by Hepatic lipase
 apo-E mediates remnant uptake by interacting with the
hepatic LDL receptor or LRP.
 Apo protein , TG ,CE and phospholipids= Hydrolyzing in
lysosome
 LRP is the back-up receptor responsible for the uptake of
apoE-enriched remnant of chylomicron (similar for LDL)
 Blood normally contains no chylomicrons after a 12-hour
fast
uptake of Chylomicron Remnants
 What will happen if an individual is LPL deficient
?
 What will happen if an individual is an apo CII
deficient ?
 Hypertriglycerolemma
Summary: Metabolic fate of chylomicrons
HL=Hepatic Lipase; LRP, LDL receptor-related protein
High affinity of the muscle LPL permits to use Fatty acids of VLDL & Chylomicron
* Low affinity of Adipose LPL. So, lipid storage is during meal
26
Hypertriglyceridemia
 abnormally high quantity of chylomicrons, VLDL, or
both.
 plasma triglycerides in the fasting state: >150 mg/dL (1.7
mM).
 Severe hypertriglyceridemia: > 1,000 mg/dL (>11 mM)
 VLDL is formed at an excessive rate, or
 chylomicrons and VLDL are removed at an abnormally low rate
 Hypertriglyceridemia increases risk of
cardiovascular disease (mechanism unknown)
 major risk of very severe hypertriglyceridemia is
pancreatitis and tuberous xanthomas
Factors
 insulin resistance (as in all obese and most type 2
diabetic patients), hypothyroidism, excessive alcohol
intake, certain medications, pregnancy, and genetic
predisposition (lipoprotein lipase, apolipoprotein C-II,
or apolipoprotein E)
Reading Assignment
Association of the following with reduction of hypertriglyceridemia
 Life style
 Statin
 Fibrate drugs
 Fish oil (-3 fatty acids)
 Nicotinic acid (niacin)
B. Very-Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL)
Source:
 The liver
 main fats:- triglycerides , cholesterol and cholesteryl
esters
Factors Increasing Liver Lipogenesis (TG & VLDL)
(1) the fed state
(2) diets high in carbohydrate
(3) high levels of circulating free fatty acids
(4) ingestion of ethanol
(5) presence of high concentrations of insulin
Fig: Synthesis and assembly of Lipoprotein in liver cells.
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 Sources of VLDL apoproteins
 Liver (constitutive): ApoB-100, also apoE, and apo C-I & C-
III ( TAG transfer protein)
 Plasma HDL: Most of the apoE & ApoC II
Metabolism of VLDL
 LPL in capillaries of muscle and adipose tissue depletes TAG
 TAG transfer to HDL and Cholesterol from HDL to VLDL (CE
transfer protein)
 decreased in size and increase in density = converted to IDL
Fate of IDL
 40% - 60% of IDL cleared from plasma by the liver LDL
receptors and LRP recognizing apoB-100 & apo-E (Apo C is
returned to HDL)
 Depending on their need or cholesterol, hepatocytes and
peripheral cells display LDL receptors on their surface
 LRP is enhanced by insulin & is abundant on liver, brain, and
placenta
 LRP not significantly affected by intracellular cholesterol
concentration
 IDL is converted to LDL by removal of TGs (hepatic lipase)
 The apo E redistribute to HDL.
Ratio of triglyceride/cholesterol by weight
 VLDL 5 : 1
 IDL 1 : 1
 LDL 1 : 10
C. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
The most important function of LDL is to supply
cholesterol to the extrahepatic tissue
 ApoB-100 is the ligand that binds LDL to its
receptor
 Thyroxine and estrogen enhance LDL receptor gene
expression, lowering LDL-cholesterol.
 liver secretes the enzyme Proprotein convertase
Fig: Endocytosis and degradation
of lipoprotein particles.
FIG : The structure of the
LDL receptor.
 Deficiency of LDL receptors: A defect in LDL receptors
results in the elevation of plasma LDL-C
 Deficiency of LDL receptors is observed in type IIa
hyperbetalipoproteinemia. This disorder is associated
with a very high risk of atherosclerosi s(particuIarly of
coronary artery).
 About 3% of Caucasians are heterozygous for a loss-of -
function mutation in the PCSK9 gene and have better
survival of LDL receptors and about a 15% reduction in
LDL cholesterol.
 Gain-of - function mutations in PCSK9 are uncommon
and lead to hypercholesterolemia
D. High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
Synthesized by the liver and intestine
pre硫-HDL:- Small-sized & contains phospholipids, free
cholesterol, and a variety of apolipoproteins,
predominantly apoA-I, apoA-II, apoC-I, and apoC-II.
 Contain very low levels of TGs or cholesterol esters
Nascent HDL (Discoid) HDL 3 rich in A-I and apo A-II,
(spherical)  HDL2 rich in Apo E (round)
Export of Cholesterol From Peripheral Cells (Reverse
Cholesterol Transport)
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 Lecithin: Cholesterolacyl Transferase (LCAT) bind to the disk from the circulation
(activated by apo AI)
 LCAT convert the surface phospholipid and free cholesterol into lysolecithin (which
then bind to plasma albumin) and Cholesterol ester
 VLDL exchange lipids with HDL (cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) ).This is
why low HDL observed in hypertriglyceridemia.
 HDL off load some of their CE in the liver and in steroidogenic organs (SCARB1, SRB1,
SRBI) equilibrate CE in HDL with cellular CE
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 HDL is a reservoir of apolipoproteins:
HDL particles serve as a circulating
reservoir of apo C II (an activator of
lipoprotein lipase), and apo E (
required for the receptor-mediated
endocytosis of chylomicron remnants)
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Definition:
 Elevation of plasma cholesterol or LDL cholesterol and/or
triacylglycerol
 Accompanied by low HDL level that contributes to the
development of atherosclerosis.
Causes: Primary (genetic) disorder / Secondary to a metabolic
disease or condition.
Primary genetic dyslipidemias, hyperlipidemia
Single or multiple genetic mutations that results in
- Overproduction or defective clearance of TGs and LDL
cholesterol
- Underproduction or excessive clearance of HDL.
Overview of Hyperlipidemias (Dyslipidemias)
 Abetalipoproteinemia autosomal recessively inherited disorder
characterized by an absence of lipoprotein particles that carry
apoprotein B-48 or B-100 ( chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and LDL).
The disease is due to a deficiency of MTP.
 Familial hypobetalipoproteinemia is caused by heterozygosity of
truncated apolipoprotein B. Patients develop a fatty liver due to
reduced export of triglycerides.
 CETP defect: hypertriglyceridemia with HDL cholesterol levels
below 20 mg/ dL (0.5 mM).
 a deficiency of functional apolipoprotein A-I, ABCA1, or LCAT
:- Patients have HDL cholesterol levels lower than 20 mg/ dL (0.5
mM) without marked hypertriglyceridemia may have.
 Familial hypercholesterolemia
Secondary dyslipidemias : occur mainly in adults.
 Sedentary lifestyle, age, Excessive dietary saturated fat ,
cholesterol, and trans-fatty acids, disease, e.g., Diabetes
mellitus, Alcoholism, Endocrine abnormality e.g
Hypothyroidism, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Other cholestatic
liver diseases, Use of drugs that perturb LP formation or
catabolism
Hyperlipidemia is a major cause of atherosclerosis
E.g. Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Laboratory measurement of
Cholesterol
 Clinical laboratories routinely measure total cholesterol,
HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in plasma samples
 LDL cholesterol is usually calculated (Friedewald
equation)
 LDL cholesterol = total cholesterol  HDL cholesterol
 (total triglycerides/5)
 If all concentrations are in mg/dLI the TG correction factor
is 0.2 ;if all concentrations are calculated in units of mM,
Reference
 Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry
 Marks medical Biochemistry
 Lippincot Illustrated Biochemistry

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  • 1. Lipoproteins and their metabolism By Don. Siyum A.
  • 2. Complex between protein and lipid, are of two types Structural lipoproteins Present in cellular and subcellular membranes widely distributed in tissues Lung surfactant (lecithin protein complex) Rhodopsin of rods Transport lipoproteins Present in blood plasma Apo(lipo)protein + lipid (C, CE, PL & TG). Lipoproteins
  • 4. Lipoproteins and Lipid transport Why lipoproteins required? Lipids are insoluble in plasma Types of lipoproteins- 4 major types Chylomicrons Very Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL) Low- Density Lipoproteins (LDL) High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) How we distinguish lipoproteins from each other? Density , Lipid and protein composition , Role in lipid transport 4
  • 5. Fig: Electrophoresis pattern of plasma lipoprotein
  • 6. Composition and Properties of Human Lipoproteins
  • 8. Chylomicrons VLDL LDL HDL Albumin-FFAs complex Source Intestine Liver/intestine VLDL Liver/intestine Liver-Adipose tissue Electrophoretic band Origin Pre-硫 硫 留 Plasma albumin Diameter (nm) 75 1200 30-80 18-25 9-12 (HDL2); 5- (HDL3) - Density (g/mL) 0.93 0.93-1.006 1.019-1.063 1.063-1.125(HDL2); 1,125-1.21(HDL3) >1.281 Apoproteins ApoB48; CI, II, and III; AI, II and IV; E ApoB100; CI, II and III; E ApoB100, CI, II and III, E ApoAI, II, IV; CI, II and III; E - % Protein 1.0 2.0 7.0 10.0 21.0 33 57 99 % Triglycerides 80-95 55-80 5-15 5-10 0 % Phospholipids 3-9 10-20 20-25 20-30 0 % Cholesterol esters 2-7 5-15 40-50 15-25 0 FFAs 0 1 1 0 (HDL2); 6(HDL3) 100
  • 9. Function of lipoproteins Transport of Exogenous Lipids Chylomicrons Transport of Endogenous Lipids VLDL, LDL, HDL
  • 11. Structural stability to the lipoproteins, e.g. Apo-B-integral proteins As ligands for lipoprotein-receptor apo B-100 and apo E for the LDL receptor, apo E for LDL receptor-related protein (LRP) (for chylomicron remnant) apo A-I for the HDL receptor. As enzyme cofactors regulating LP metabolism apo-CII for lipoprotein lipase (LPL) apo A-I for lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) As enzyme inhibitors apo A-II and apo C-III are inhibitors for LPL apo C-I for cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) Function of apoproteins/ apolipoproteins/
  • 14. A. Chylomicrons Source & fate of exogenous lipids Source: dietary lipids (TG, Cholesterol,phospholipids, CE) Cholesterol: Intestinal cholesterol and plant sterol absorption is mediated by Niemann- Pick C1-like 1 protein (NPC1L1) Dietary cholesterol is esterified by the type 2 isozymes of acyl coenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) Plant sterols are not esterified and incorporated into chylomicrons Plant sterols returned to intestinal lumen via two ATP- binding cassette (ABC) half-transporters,
  • 15. Absorption of cholesterol and export in to blood
  • 17. Dietary Triacylglycerol (TG) Re-esterification of TG in ER is regulated by diacylglycerol transferase TGs are transferred by microsomal TG transfer protein (MTP) to the site of synthesized apoB-48 Formation of Nascent Chylomicron by intestinal epithelial cells Assembly of chylomicron with addition of apoB-48, apoA-I, apoA-IV, and some C & E Maturation of Chylomicron in plasma Acquire apoprotein from HDL in plasma: apoE and apoC-I, C-II, and C-III The apparent molecular wt of apoB-48 is 48% that of apoB-100.
  • 21. Overview of the formation of triglyceride deposits in the adipose tissue .
  • 22. Metabolism of Circulating Chylomicron Removal of TG tissues capillaries luminal surface have anchored LPL mainly adipose tissue, skeletal and cardiac muscle(for 80% of TG), spleen, lung, renal medulla, aorta, diaphragm and breast tissue of lactating women. Liver capillaries : hepatic lipase In adipose tissue (but not in muscle), insulin stimulates lipoprotein lipase synthesis insulin resistance are often associated with an increased concentration of total plasma triglycerides
  • 23. About LPL Adipose tissue LPL has high Km, (cardiac) muscle has lower Km ApoC-II & phospholipids are activator cofactors for LPL. Loss of 90% of the chylomicron TG and apo C (which returns to HDL) while apo E is retained.
  • 24. Remnant attachment (lack 90% TG and apo C II)to liver (aided by Apo E) & processed by Hepatic lipase apo-E mediates remnant uptake by interacting with the hepatic LDL receptor or LRP. Apo protein , TG ,CE and phospholipids= Hydrolyzing in lysosome LRP is the back-up receptor responsible for the uptake of apoE-enriched remnant of chylomicron (similar for LDL) Blood normally contains no chylomicrons after a 12-hour fast uptake of Chylomicron Remnants
  • 25. What will happen if an individual is LPL deficient ? What will happen if an individual is an apo CII deficient ? Hypertriglycerolemma
  • 26. Summary: Metabolic fate of chylomicrons HL=Hepatic Lipase; LRP, LDL receptor-related protein High affinity of the muscle LPL permits to use Fatty acids of VLDL & Chylomicron * Low affinity of Adipose LPL. So, lipid storage is during meal 26
  • 27. Hypertriglyceridemia abnormally high quantity of chylomicrons, VLDL, or both. plasma triglycerides in the fasting state: >150 mg/dL (1.7 mM). Severe hypertriglyceridemia: > 1,000 mg/dL (>11 mM) VLDL is formed at an excessive rate, or chylomicrons and VLDL are removed at an abnormally low rate
  • 28. Hypertriglyceridemia increases risk of cardiovascular disease (mechanism unknown) major risk of very severe hypertriglyceridemia is pancreatitis and tuberous xanthomas Factors insulin resistance (as in all obese and most type 2 diabetic patients), hypothyroidism, excessive alcohol intake, certain medications, pregnancy, and genetic predisposition (lipoprotein lipase, apolipoprotein C-II, or apolipoprotein E)
  • 29. Reading Assignment Association of the following with reduction of hypertriglyceridemia Life style Statin Fibrate drugs Fish oil (-3 fatty acids) Nicotinic acid (niacin)
  • 30. B. Very-Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL) Source: The liver main fats:- triglycerides , cholesterol and cholesteryl esters Factors Increasing Liver Lipogenesis (TG & VLDL) (1) the fed state (2) diets high in carbohydrate (3) high levels of circulating free fatty acids (4) ingestion of ethanol (5) presence of high concentrations of insulin
  • 31. Fig: Synthesis and assembly of Lipoprotein in liver cells.
  • 33. Sources of VLDL apoproteins Liver (constitutive): ApoB-100, also apoE, and apo C-I & C- III ( TAG transfer protein) Plasma HDL: Most of the apoE & ApoC II Metabolism of VLDL LPL in capillaries of muscle and adipose tissue depletes TAG TAG transfer to HDL and Cholesterol from HDL to VLDL (CE transfer protein) decreased in size and increase in density = converted to IDL
  • 34. Fate of IDL 40% - 60% of IDL cleared from plasma by the liver LDL receptors and LRP recognizing apoB-100 & apo-E (Apo C is returned to HDL) Depending on their need or cholesterol, hepatocytes and peripheral cells display LDL receptors on their surface LRP is enhanced by insulin & is abundant on liver, brain, and placenta LRP not significantly affected by intracellular cholesterol concentration IDL is converted to LDL by removal of TGs (hepatic lipase) The apo E redistribute to HDL.
  • 35. Ratio of triglyceride/cholesterol by weight VLDL 5 : 1 IDL 1 : 1 LDL 1 : 10
  • 36. C. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) The most important function of LDL is to supply cholesterol to the extrahepatic tissue ApoB-100 is the ligand that binds LDL to its receptor Thyroxine and estrogen enhance LDL receptor gene expression, lowering LDL-cholesterol. liver secretes the enzyme Proprotein convertase
  • 37. Fig: Endocytosis and degradation of lipoprotein particles. FIG : The structure of the LDL receptor.
  • 38. Deficiency of LDL receptors: A defect in LDL receptors results in the elevation of plasma LDL-C Deficiency of LDL receptors is observed in type IIa hyperbetalipoproteinemia. This disorder is associated with a very high risk of atherosclerosi s(particuIarly of coronary artery).
  • 39. About 3% of Caucasians are heterozygous for a loss-of - function mutation in the PCSK9 gene and have better survival of LDL receptors and about a 15% reduction in LDL cholesterol. Gain-of - function mutations in PCSK9 are uncommon and lead to hypercholesterolemia
  • 40. D. High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL) Synthesized by the liver and intestine pre硫-HDL:- Small-sized & contains phospholipids, free cholesterol, and a variety of apolipoproteins, predominantly apoA-I, apoA-II, apoC-I, and apoC-II. Contain very low levels of TGs or cholesterol esters Nascent HDL (Discoid) HDL 3 rich in A-I and apo A-II, (spherical) HDL2 rich in Apo E (round) Export of Cholesterol From Peripheral Cells (Reverse Cholesterol Transport)
  • 42. Lecithin: Cholesterolacyl Transferase (LCAT) bind to the disk from the circulation (activated by apo AI) LCAT convert the surface phospholipid and free cholesterol into lysolecithin (which then bind to plasma albumin) and Cholesterol ester VLDL exchange lipids with HDL (cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) ).This is why low HDL observed in hypertriglyceridemia. HDL off load some of their CE in the liver and in steroidogenic organs (SCARB1, SRB1, SRBI) equilibrate CE in HDL with cellular CE
  • 44. HDL is a reservoir of apolipoproteins: HDL particles serve as a circulating reservoir of apo C II (an activator of lipoprotein lipase), and apo E ( required for the receptor-mediated endocytosis of chylomicron remnants)
  • 46. Definition: Elevation of plasma cholesterol or LDL cholesterol and/or triacylglycerol Accompanied by low HDL level that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis. Causes: Primary (genetic) disorder / Secondary to a metabolic disease or condition. Primary genetic dyslipidemias, hyperlipidemia Single or multiple genetic mutations that results in - Overproduction or defective clearance of TGs and LDL cholesterol - Underproduction or excessive clearance of HDL. Overview of Hyperlipidemias (Dyslipidemias)
  • 47. Abetalipoproteinemia autosomal recessively inherited disorder characterized by an absence of lipoprotein particles that carry apoprotein B-48 or B-100 ( chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and LDL). The disease is due to a deficiency of MTP. Familial hypobetalipoproteinemia is caused by heterozygosity of truncated apolipoprotein B. Patients develop a fatty liver due to reduced export of triglycerides. CETP defect: hypertriglyceridemia with HDL cholesterol levels below 20 mg/ dL (0.5 mM). a deficiency of functional apolipoprotein A-I, ABCA1, or LCAT :- Patients have HDL cholesterol levels lower than 20 mg/ dL (0.5 mM) without marked hypertriglyceridemia may have.
  • 48. Familial hypercholesterolemia Secondary dyslipidemias : occur mainly in adults. Sedentary lifestyle, age, Excessive dietary saturated fat , cholesterol, and trans-fatty acids, disease, e.g., Diabetes mellitus, Alcoholism, Endocrine abnormality e.g Hypothyroidism, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Other cholestatic liver diseases, Use of drugs that perturb LP formation or catabolism Hyperlipidemia is a major cause of atherosclerosis E.g. Coronary heart disease (CHD)
  • 49. Laboratory measurement of Cholesterol Clinical laboratories routinely measure total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in plasma samples LDL cholesterol is usually calculated (Friedewald equation) LDL cholesterol = total cholesterol HDL cholesterol (total triglycerides/5) If all concentrations are in mg/dLI the TG correction factor is 0.2 ;if all concentrations are calculated in units of mM,
  • 50. Reference Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry Marks medical Biochemistry Lippincot Illustrated Biochemistry

Editor's Notes

  • #23: Obesity and insulin resistance are o en associated with an increased concentration o total plasma triglycerides.