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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > organic compounds > alcohols > sterols > cholesterol > high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > lipids > steroids > sterols > cholesterol > high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > lipids > steroids > sterols > cholesterol > high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > lipids > lipoproteins > high density lipoprotein > high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > lipids > lipoproteins > high density lipoprotein > high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > conjugated proteins > lipoproteins > high density lipoprotein > high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > conjugated proteins > lipoproteins > high density lipoprotein > high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Preferred Term:

high density lipoprotein cholesterol

Definition:
Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to high-density lipoproteins (HDL), including cholesterol esters and free cholesterol.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
high density lipoprotein, cholesterol
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
  • high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
  • HDL cholesterol
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/82660
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