triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle remodeling

Term ID

GO:0034370

Synonyms

• triacylglycerol-rich lipoprotein particle remodeling
• triacylglycerol-rich lipoprotein particle remodelling
• triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle remodelling

Definition

The acquisition, loss or modification of a protein or lipid within a triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle, including the hydrolysis of triglyceride by lipoprotein lipase, with the subsequent loss of free fatty acid, and the transfer of cholesterol esters to a triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle by cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), with the simultaneous transfer of triglyceride from a triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particle.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO