LDL Receptor

2023-05-07:

LDL Receptor #

They are synthesized by cells and diffuse freely in the plasma membrane, until they associate with Clathrin and endocytose back into the cell.

• Apolipoprotein B encricles triglycerides and cholesterol to form LDL.
  • Important to consider lab results with respect to Apolipoprotein B and Apo-A1. If ApoB is low, there’s not much concern about having high LDL.