Transport of Fat to Tissues: Lipoproteins
Chylomicrons constitute just one class oflipoproteins found in the bloodstream. These complexes play essential roles in the transport oflipids to tissues,either for energy storage or for oxidation.Free lipids are all but undetectable in blood. The polypeptide components oflipoproteins are called apoproteinsor apolipoproteins. These are synthesized mainly in the liver,though about 20% are produced in...
