| Name | high-density lipoprotein particle |
| ID | GO_0034364 |
| collection_id | Cellular component |
| Exact synonym | HDL complex, HDL particle, high-density lipoprotein class complex |
| Related synonym | HDL2, HDL3 |
| Description | A lipoprotein particle with a high density (typically 1.063-1.21 g/ml) and a diameter of 5-10 nm that contains APOAs and may contain APOCs and APOE; found in blood and carries lipids from body tissues to the liver as part of the reverse cholesterol transport process. |
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