Metabolic products of chylomicron particles in which TRIGLYCERIDES have been selectively removed by the LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE. These remnants carry dietary lipids in the blood and are cholesterol-rich. Their interactions with MACROPHAGES; ENDOTHELIAL CELLS; and SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS in the artery wall can lead to ATHEROSCLEROSIS.
Synonyms: 0, Remnant, Chylomicron, Remnants, Chylomicron, Chylomicron Remnants, Chylomicron Remnant
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2007; for CHYLOMICRON REMNANT use CHYLOMICRONS 2000-2006 ,2007 (2000)
identifier
D053298