Lipoprotein,illustration. This is a high density lipoprotein (HDL),or 'good' cholesterol,molecule. It consists of a core of esterified cholesterol molecules surrounded by a shell (green and yellow) of unesterified cholesterol and phospholipids. The complex structure includes carrier proteins (blue) known as apolipoproteins,which assist transport in the blood. HDL cholesterol plays a role in fat metabolism and contributes to cardiovascular health | |
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