Associations to the word «Lipoprotein»

Wiktionary

LIPOPROTEIN, noun. Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.
LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE, noun. (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a lipoprotein

Dictionary definition

LIPOPROTEIN, noun. A conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood.

Wise words

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