LDL vs lipoprotein(a) & apolipoprotein(a)

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    • Lipoprotein (a) - apolipoprotein special linkage between apolipoproteins (proteins in the shell) IN LDL; thought to interfere with plasminogen activation, risk factor for cardiovascular disease
    • LDL - specific lipoprotein mostly created from lipolysis of VLDL; Triacylglycerol are 10%, cholesterol is 45%, protein is 25%, and phospholipids are (20%); contains alipoproteins B100, CI-III, E
    • Significance of the apolipoprotein(a) - contained in HDL or “good” cholesterol; assists in removing bad cholesterols from body