Term Name:	plasma lipoprotein particle
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Definition:	A spherical particle with a hydrophobic core of triglycerides and/or cholesterol esters, surrounded by an amphipathic monolayer of phospholipids, cholesterol and apolipoproteins. Plasma lipoprotein particles transport lipids, which are non-covalently associated with the particles, in the blood or lymph.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0034358]    QuickGO    AmiGO