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Chylomicrons MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Chylomicrons
Tree Number(s)
D10.532.183
D12.776.521.242
Unique ID
D002914
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002914
Scope Note
A class of lipoproteins that carry dietary CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES from the SMALL INTESTINE to the tissues. Their density (0.93-1.006 g/ml) is the same as that of VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS.
Entry Term(s)
Chylomicron
Registry Number
0
NLM Classification #
QU 85
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Chylomicrons Preferred
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