high-density lipoprotein

A class of lipoproteins of small size (4-13 nm) and dense (greater than 1.063 g/ml) particles. They are synthesized in the liver without a lipid core, accumulate cholesterol esters from peripheral tissues and transport them to the liver for re-utilization or elimination from the body (the reverse cholesterol transport).

• Code: CHEBI:39025
• Source: CHEBI
• Alternative labels: HDL high-density lipoproteins alpha-lipoproteins