Lipoproteins are complexes of protein and lipids that transport lipids in the bloodstream. There are four main types of lipoproteins: chylomicrons, very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Each type has a specific function in lipid transport and metabolism. Chylomicrons transport dietary lipids from the intestine to other tissues, VLDL transports endogenous lipids from the liver, LDL delivers cholesterol to tissues, and HDL transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver. The apolipoproteins associated with each lipoprotein complex help determine its structure and function in lipid transport and metabolism.
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
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,
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
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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
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.
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,