Noun: alpha-lipoprotein
- A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
"His alpha-lipoprotein levels improved after he started exercising regularly";
- high-density lipoprotein, HDL
Derived forms: alpha-lipoproteins
Type of: lipoprotein