Sentences with phrase «cholesterol particles deliver»

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After secretion, apolipoprotein E and cholesterol associate with high - density lipoprotein to form a particle that can deliver cholesterol to the liver by receptor - mediated endocytosis.

The differences between the lipoproteins secreted by astrocytes and those found in the CSF suggest that the astrocytes produce particles that help the brain rid itself of excess cholesterol in addition to helping deliver membrane components to the nerve cells.

It seems fairly clear that those on keto and very - low - carb diets who get most of their energy from fat — including their own fat stores — tend to have more LDL particles circulating in their bloodstream, delivering triglycerides to cells and transferring cholesterol to other lipoproteins.

Another significant contributor is the high carbohydrate, lowfat diet, which leads to excess glucose in the blood stream, which glycates LDL particles and renders them ineffective in delivering cholesterol to the tissues.