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LDL

 -Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): 10% triglyceride, 20%
 phospholipid, 25% protein, 45% cholesterol, apo B-100.

-Product of VLDL losing triglycerides.

-Delivers endogenous cholesterol to various organs
before returning to liver.

-Contributes to atherosclerosis
-Familial Hypercholesterolemia
-Dyslipidemia (Hyperlipidemia)
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