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Biochem - Lipid transport, key enzymes
Lipid transport, key enzymes
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05/26/2009
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Pancreatic lipase
 Definition
Degradation of dietary TG in small intestine
Term
Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
 Definition
Degradation of TG circulating in chylomicrons and VLDLs
Term
Hepatic TG lipase (HL)
 Definition
Degradation of TG remaining in IDL
Term
Hormone-sensitive lipase
 Definition
Degradation of TG stored in adipocytes
Term
Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase
 Definition
Catalyzes esterification of cholesterol
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Cholesterol ester transfer protein (CEPT)
 Definition
Mediates transfer of cholesterol esters to other lipoprotein particles
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