Term Name: high-density lipoprotein particle
Synonyms: HDL complex, HDL particle, HDL2, HDL3, high-density lipoprotein class complex
Definition: A lipoprotein particle with a high density (typically 1.063-1.21 g/ml) and a diameter of 5-10 nm that contains APOAs and may contain APOCs and APOE; found in blood and carries lipids from body tissues to the liver as part of the reverse cholesterol transport process.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0034364]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: plasma lipoprotein particle
has subtype: discoidal high-density lipoprotein particle spherical high-density lipoprotein particle