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1
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These provide the transportation system for different types of water insoluble fatty substances

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Lipoproteins

2
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How are fats absorbed from diet and lipids synthesized by liver and adipose tissues, transported in the aqueous blood plasma?

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associating non-polar lipids (triacylglycerol and cholesterol esters) with amhipathic lipids (phospholipids and cholesterol) and proteins to make water-miscible proteins

3
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How do lipoproteins mediate the production of water-miscible lipoproteins?

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They transport lipids from the intestine as chylomicrons and from the liver as very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) to most tissues for oxidation and to adipose tissue for storage.

4
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What happens to excess calories in humans?

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ingested in anabolic phase of feeding cycle followed by negative caloric balance when organism draws upon its carbohydrates and fat stores

5
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How is lipid mobilized from adipose tissue?

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as free fatty acid attached to serum albumin

6
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What is the purpose of lipoproteins?

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transport hydrophobic lipid (fat) molecules in water, as in blood or extracellular fluid

7
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What specifically comprises lipoproteins?

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single layer phospholipid and cholesterol outer shell

*with non-polar core and single surface layer of amphipathic lipids

8
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What consists the lipophilic or hydrophobic portions of each molecule?

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Triacylglycerol and cholesteryl ester surrounded by a single surface layer of amphipathic phospholipids and cholesterol molecules

9
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Lipoproteins may be separated according to what?

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electrophoretic properties (alpha (-), beta (-) and pre beta (-) lipoproteins

10
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T or F: the density of a lipoprotein decreases as the proportion of lipid to protein increases

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true

11
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types of lipoproteins

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chylomicrons
very high density lipoproteins
low density lipoproteins
HDL

12
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lipoprotein which is the biggest and derived from intestinal absorption of triacylglycerol and other lipids

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Chylomicrons

primary concentration of fat that travel to different tissues

13
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Chylomicrons are responsible for transport of what

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dietary tryiglycerides (exogenous) from the GI tract to liver to skeletal muscle and to adipose tissue

14
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Composition of chylomicrons

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Phospholipids
Cholesterol at core
Triglycerides (90-95%)
Protein (added by liver; if fats arent attached to proteins, lipoproteins should be increased like apolipoprotein B)

15
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What happens after eating high fat food?

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fat is emulsified by pancreatic lipase, increasing the surface area for absorption through the enterocyte.
*intestinal lining contains receptors that absorb the esterified fat afte which, it goes to the blood then most of it goes to the liver

16
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[Synthesis of chylomicrons]

1. -2. Where are lipid components assembled?

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SER and golgi apparatus of mucosal cells with apoproteins (B-48 and A-apolipoprotein) synhesized in RER

17
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[Synthesis of chylomicrons]

3. The assembled lipid components are called?

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nascent chylomicrons

*exocytosed into the lacteals of the intestinal villi; appear only after meals rich in fats

18
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[Synthesis of chylomicrons]

4. How do nascent chylomicrons reach general circulation?

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from lymph vessels (lacteals) via thoracic duct

19
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[Synthesis of chylomicrons]

5. When are dietary lipids incorporated in chylomicrons?

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following absorption in intestine

20
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[Metabolism of chylomicrons]
1-2. What do the initial chylomicrons (synthesized by intestinal cells and only contain apoB-48 and apo A) acquire upon entering circulation?

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apo C-II and apo E from plasma HDL to form mature chylomicrons

21
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[Metabolism of chylomicrons] 3-4. T or F: apo E activates the enzyme lipoprotein lipase which causes hydrolysis of about 80-90% of the chylomicron triacylglycerols in the peripheral tissue such as muscles and adipose tissue

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False, apo C-II

22
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[Metabolism of chylomicrons]

5. What accompanies hydrolysis of chylomicron triacylglycerols?

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transfer of most of the A and C-apolipoproteins to HDL.

*changes convert chylomicrons into smaller particles (chylomicron remnants)

23
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[Metabolism of chylomicrons]

7. What happens to the fatty acids and glycerol released from the hydrolyzed triacylglycerols

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FA: enter muscle and adipose tissue cells
Glycerol: enters the liver where it is used for synthesis of TAG

24
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[Metabolism of chylomicrons] What happens to chylomicron remnants?

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  1. removed from blood circulation by liver
  2. bind to lipoprotein receptors on surface of hepatocytes
  3. whole remnant particle is taken by hepatocyte via endocytosis
25
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[Fate of chylomicron remnants] What happens to intracellularly endocytosed vesicles?

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carried to lysosomes where they are degraded to release the constituents

26
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T or F: Chylomicrons are usually present in plasma after fasting

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False, removed from plasma within 6 hours by liver (inadequate clearance = creamy layer on plasma)

27
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VLDLs are secreted directly into the blood of liver as?

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nascent VLDL particle containing Apo B-100 which obtain Apo C-II and Apo E from circulating HDL

28
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VLDLs are used in transporting what?

*50-65% = triglyceride
can be from excess dietary carbs converted in liver

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endogenous triglycerides from liver to tissues for storage energy and newly synthesized triglycerides from liver to adipose tissue

29
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These are also known as B-Lipoproteins and the most atherogenic lipoproteins which represents a final stage in catabolism of VLDL

*50% = cholesterol

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LDLs

  • transport cholesterol from liver to peripheral tissues
  • synthesized in liver
  • not in blood for long (need 12 hrs for test)
30
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These lipoproteins are involved in VLDL and chylomicron metabolism and collect fat molecules from body’s cells/tissue to the liver

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High Density Lipoproteins

  • also synth in liver (but also in intestine)
  • modulates VLDL in liver
31
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T or F: HDLs work with VLDLS and LDLS to transport fat

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false, VLDLs and chylomicrons

32
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Why are HDLs considered as good cholesterol?

*30% phospholipids
20% cholesterol
50% apoprotein

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→ More stable because it has more protein in membrane
→ Not easily absorbed in some parts of the body
→ Low triglyceride levels

33
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Which apoproteins are good?

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all except B (A, C others)

34
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Key lipids in lipoproteins

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→ Cholesterol
→ Triglycerides
→ Phospholipids (Serves as protection)
→ Glycolipids

35
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Structure of the lipoprotein

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→ Apoprotein
→ Cholesterol Esters (Found inside the lipoprotein)
→ Triacylglycerol (If LP is from liver)
→ Phospholipids
→ Free cholesterol
(creates closer interaction of the phospholipids and contributes to membrane stability)

36
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pathway wherein transport of dietary lipids, mostly the chylomicron
transportation of triglycerides to the liver.

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exogenous pathway

37
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Transportation of lipids from the liver to the tissues (VLDL & LDL)

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Endogenous Pathway

38
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What is considered as high and normal triglyceride levels?

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High: >=500 mg/dL
Normal: <= 150 mg/dL

39
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[lipoprotein components] a glycerol with 3 attached fatty acids

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triglyceride

*Exogenous source: Dietary
Endogenous source: Liver and Tissue storage
*95% of body fat (energy source)

40
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hormones which regulate triglyceride catabolism

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lipase, epinephrine, cortisol

tri> mono

41
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lipoproteins which transport triglyceride

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chylomicrons (exogenous)
VLDL (80% endogenous)
LDL (15% endogenous)

42
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these are short to long chained molecules which compose triglycerides

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fatty acids

43
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Fatty acid which is SOLID at room temp

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saturated fatty acids

*no double bond between carbons and from animal sources

44
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Sources of unsaturated fatty acids

*with double bonds between carbons and usually liquid at room temp

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plant sources (palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, myristoleic acid, linoleic acid, and arachidonic acid)

45
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Why are most trans fatty acids bad?

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synthetically made

without double bonds = blobs of fat
*some are good like palm oils

46
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Optimal range of cholesterol

*component of membranes: steroid hormones, bile and vit. D

A

100-129 mg/dL

47
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diseases which cause decrease in cholesterol below optimal levels

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sphingomyelin problems

cerebrokinase deficiency

48
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T or F: bacteria and plants do not synthesize cholesterol

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true

plants have phytosterols which are good and lessen cholesterol absorbed in system

49
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T or F: VLDL and chylomicrons transport cholesterol

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false, HDL and LDL

50
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These are used to determine fetal lung maturity from amniotic fluid

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lecithin and sphingomyelin (phospholipids)

51
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lipids with a carbohydrate content

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glycolipids

*2/3 of glycolipids are distributed in intracellular membranes such as the golgi apparatus, endosomes, lysosomes, nuclear membrane, and mitochondria
•For cell to cell recognition and regulation

52
Q

How do substrates recognize cell (ABO incompatibility)

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glycolipid moiety attached to phospholipid head

*used in signaling

53
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these are outer protein “shell” of lipoprotein molecule which binds together lipids for transport

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apolipoprotein (B, C, E)

54
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biggest alipoprotein and primarily composes the VLDL

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Apo B-100 (synthesized in the liver)

*one of the longst single polypeptide chains known

55
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truncated form of apo B synthesized in intestine which chylomicrons contain

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B-48

*forme from same mRNA as B-100 after introduction of a stop signal by an RNA editing enzyme

56
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These are smaller polypeptides freely transferable between several different lipoproteins

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Apo C-1, C-II, and C-III

57
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These are found in VLDL, HDL, chylomicrons, and chylomicron remnants

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Apo-E

*accounts for 5-10% of total VLDL apolipoproteins in normal subjects

58
Q

What disease is influenced by different alleles of Apo E?

A

Alzheimer’s Disease (Dementia)

59
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What is Apo E responsible for?

  • Mainly produced by astrocytes
  • Transports cholesterol to neurons via Apo E receptor
A

interactions with cell membranes and enzymes to transport lipids to specific locations
(with role in immunity)

60
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apolipoprotein which is a cofactor of enzymes

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→ Apo-AII and Apo-C-II for Lipoprotein Lipase
→ Apo-A-I for Lecithtin cholesterol acyl transferase or enzyme inhibitors
→ Apo C-I for cholesteryl ester transfer proteins

61
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apolipoprotein which is part of structure of lipoproteins

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apo B

62
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Other functions of apolipoproteins

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Ligands for interaction with lipoprotein receptors in tissues
→ ApoB-100 and apo E for the LDL receptors
→ apo E for the LDL receptor– related protein (LRP) which has been identified as the remnant receptor,
→ Apo A-1 for the HDL receptor.

63
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This is believed to be an important factor in human neuordegenerative disorders

A

Apo D

64
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apoprotein for activation of LPL

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Apo C-II

65
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apoprotein which is a major structural protein of HDL and activator of LCAT

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Apo A-1

66
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apoprotein which modulates hepatic uptake of VLDL and IDL

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Apo C-1

67
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apoprotein which aids in secretion of VLDL from liver, a structural protein of VLDL, IDL and HDL and a ligand for LDLR

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Apo B-100

68
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apoprotein which is an inhibitor of LPL activity

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Apo C-III

69
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apoprotein which is a ligand for binding of IDL and remnants to LDLR and LRP

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Apo E

70
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apoprotein aids in secretion of chylomicrons from intestine

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Apo B-48

71
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effects of insulin

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→ Always decreases plasma glucose
→ Inactivates lipase (Decreases lipolysis and the catabolism of triglycerides to fatty acids or glucose)
→ Stimulates lipogenesis (Involved in the conversion of fatty acid to triglycerides)
→ Allows transport of fat to the hepatocytes
→ Increase efficiency of gluconeogenesis

72
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What happens with insulin deficiency in DM cases?

A

insulin deficiency promotes the release of fatty acids via lipolysis of triglycerides by the liver (lose weight)

73
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Why are laboratory measurements of lipoproteins important?

A

association with coronary artery disease

74
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How many hours should a patient fast for total cholesterol and triglyceride testing?

A

at least 12 hours

75
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What enzymes do most methodologies in triglyceride testing use?

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those that break glycerol from its fatty acids since triglyceride cannot be measured directly

76
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How is HDL testing done?

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Dextran sulfate, a precipitating agent, is added to patient’s plasma wherein non-HDL is precipitated and centrifuged to bottom leaving supernatant to contain HDL to be measured via total cholesterol method.

77
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What can interfere with HDL testing?

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Elevated triglycerides (>400mg/dL) may interfere with the separation of non- HDL (lower HDL)

78
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What equation is used to calculate LDL since direct measurement is uncommon?

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Friedewald calculation
→ 𝑳𝑫𝑳 − 𝑪 = 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒍 − 𝑯𝑫𝑳 − 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒍𝒚𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔/ 𝟓
→ Example: Cholesterol= 200; HDL= 35; Triglyceride= 200
LDL= 125 mg/dl

79
Q

cholesterol deposits in coronary arteries occlude blood flow

A

arteriosclerosis

*heart (CAD)
arms/legs (PVD)
brain (CVD)

80
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conditions associated with plaque formation in Arteriosclerosis

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→Increased plasma cholesterol
− Can also accompany increase in HDL if healthy diet is observed with fatty diet
→ Increased plasma LDL
→Decreased plasma HDL

81
Q

(see target ranges by NECP and other risk factors for CAD)

A

(see target ranges by NECP and other risk factors for CAD)

82
Q

plasma is placed inside the donut where lipids spin to the outside of donut

A

ultracentrifuge