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Description
- HPLC standard in the analysis of rat liver lipoproteins
- The most abundant cholesteryl ester in low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
- Major cholesterol ester found associated with the neutral core of low-density lipoprotein
- Receptor-LDL complexes are taken up by lysosomes and hydrolyzed to release cholesterol from the esters
- Enzyme acid cholesteryl ester hydrolase is responsible for the hydrolysis of cholesteryl esters
- A defective enzyme can result in the formation of atherosclerotic lesions in humans
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 39°C to 41°C (literature) |
| Color | Colorless |
| Quantity | 1 g |
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