Lipid metabolism — Flashcards

Glucocorticoids increase peripheral _____, which provides more glycerol to the liver for gluconeogenesis

What type of bond exists between fatty acids and glycerol (e.g. triglycerides)? _____

Which three lipoproteins is apoprotein C-II found on? _____

In the lymph, chylomicrons only express apoprotein _____

Which lipoprotein is a repository for apoproteins C and E? _____

_____ is an arachidonic acid pathway metabolite that causes neutrophil chemotaxis

COX-_____ is constitutively expressed

What happens to apoprotein C-II on the VLDL as it forms an IDL? _____

Leukotriene _____ and 5HETE are potent chemoattractants for numerous inflammatory cells (particularly neutrophils)

Is scavenger receptor A on macrophages down-regulated by cholesterol?_____