Very Low Density Lipoprotein:

Very Low Density Lipoprotein:

            The function of VLDL is to transport endogenously synthesized triglycerides and cholesterol into the peripheral tissues. These lipids, fatty acids can be utilized for energy or stored as triglycerides. When VLDL particles enter the systemic circulation their triglyceride core is hydrolyzed by LPL. The remaining VLDL remnant is called Intermediate Density Lipoprotein. Unlike the chylomicron remnant IDL contains Apo b-100 rather than ApoB-48.Some of the larger particles appear to be directly removed from the circulation The rest of the particles enter the cascade in which they are converted to IDL and eventually to LDL.