Very Low-Density Lipoprotein

Transports endogenous triglycerides and cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, undergoing metabolic transformations in the bloodstream.

Key Functions:

• Delivers triglycerides to adipose tissue and muscle.
• Becomes intermediate-density lipoprotein and then low-density lipoprotein.
• Plays a role in energy distribution.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Liver (synthesized in)
• Triacylglycerol (primary cargo)
• Cholesterol (also carries)
• Intermediate Density Lipoprotein (precursor to)
• Low Density Lipoprotein (precursor to)
• Lipoprotein Lipase (hydrolyzes triglycerides)