作者: Beverly A. Clevidence , John G. Bieri
DOI: 10.1016/0076-6879(93)14051-J
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摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the association of carotenoids with human plasma lipoproteins. The majority circulating are associated lipoproteins, which serve as transport vehicles. spectrum found in is also present a variety tissues, indicating that there an effective transfer from lipoproteins to tissues. apolipoprotein components provide specificity required for lipoprotein specific and array apolipoproteins varies among classes. Various recognition ligands receptors on enabling uptake catabolism at sites. cofactors certain enzymes, such hepatic extrahepatic lipases, intimately involved metabolism, hence regulating Plasma predominantly low-density (LDL), major cholesterol-transporting lipoprotein. view supported by correlations serum carotene concentrations total cholesterol LDL levels but more definitively analysis various