Lipid Metabolism — Flashcards

Peroxisomal beta-oxidation of VLCFAs lead to the formation of _____ and H2O2

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is characterized by a 'creamy' layer in supernatant

Once depleted of their triglycerides, chylomicron _____ return to the liver

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may be converted to _____ via the enzyme 3-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

Sphingomyelin is converted to _____ via the enzyme sphingomyelinase

Apoprotein _____ is an activator of the enzyme LCAT (lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase)

Type _____ familial dyslipidemia is due to a defective Apo E allele

Apoprotein _____ mediates chylomicron secretion by the intestines

The IDL expresses only apolipoprotein _____ and E on its surface

_____ -carbon steroids have estrogenic activity