Definition of Alpha-lipoprotein

1. Noun. A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis.

Exact synonyms: Hdl, High-density Lipoprotein
Generic synonyms: Lipoprotein
Terms within: Hdl Cholesterol

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha-lipoprotein

alpha-ketoadipate dehydrogenase
alpha-ketoarginine decarboxylase
alpha-ketobutyrate dehydrogenase
alpha-ketodecarboxylase
alpha-ketoglutaramic acid
alpha-ketoglutarate
alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex
alpha-ketoglutarate permease
alpha-ketoisocaproate oxygenase
alpha-ketosuccinamic acid
alpha-l-iduronidase
alpha-lactam
alpha-lactams
alpha-lactyl-thiamin pyrophosphate
alpha-linolenic acid
alpha-lipoprotein (current term)
alpha-macroglobulins
alpha-mannosidase
alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase
alpha-methyltyrosine
alpha-msh
alpha-naphthol
alpha-naphthol test
alpha-naphthylthiourea
alpha-neoagarooligosaccharide hydrolase
alpha-oxidation
alpha-pinene oxide lyase
alpha-prodine hydrochloride

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