lipoprotein
noun
li·po·pro·tein
ˌlī-pō-ˈprō-ˌtēn 
ˌli-
ˌli-
-ˈprō-tē-ən
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This new shift is happening as a mounting body of research shows that reducing lifelong exposure to plaque-causing lipids and lipoproteins is associated with better long-term cardiovascular outcomes, Morris and Blumenthal said.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The apoB protein is found on the surface of harmful lipoproteins like LDL that contribute to heart disease.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
While most of my results were optimal, there was an alarming one: My blood test for lipoprotein (a) came back at 214 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L).
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 3 Jan. 2026
In the blood, a key enzyme called lipoprotein lipase (LPL) sits on blood vessel walls and breaks down triglycerides so tissues can use or store the fat.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Reduces Cholesterol Researchers studied the effects of unripe bitter melon extract on total cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins in animals fed a high-fat diet.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
People with lower levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the good kind that helps keep blood vessels free of debris, were more likely to develop dementia, the study found.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The apoB protein is found on the surface of harmful lipoproteins like LDL that contribute to heart disease.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
While most of my results were optimal, there was an alarming one: My blood test for lipoprotein (a) came back at 214 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L).
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 3 Jan. 2026
In the blood, a key enzyme called lipoprotein lipase (LPL) sits on blood vessel walls and breaks down triglycerides so tissues can use or store the fat.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Reduces Cholesterol Researchers studied the effects of unripe bitter melon extract on total cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins in animals fed a high-fat diet.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
People with lower levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the good kind that helps keep blood vessels free of debris, were more likely to develop dementia, the study found.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Lipoprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipoprotein. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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lipoprotein
noun
li·po·pro·tein
-ˈprō-ˌtēn
-ˈprōt-ē-ən
-ˈprōt-ē-ən
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