Lipoprotein Flow Diagram

Lipoprotein diagram

The large uncolored circle left of center is the liver.

Lavender means triglycerides & orange means cholesterol esters.

Large colored circle at center top is a chylomicron or a VLDL.

Two smaller two-colored circles beneath it are remnants.

Muscle, adipose, body cells, liver & intestines are labeled; foam cell represents arthrosclerosis.

Dark blue labels are membrane bound proteins.

Red labels are plasma enzymes or transporters.

Small colored circles with black labels are various lipoproteins.


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