Chylomicrons

**Definition:** A class of lipoproteins that carry dietary CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES from the SMALL INTESTINE to the tissues. Their density (0.93-1.006 g/ml) is the same as that of VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS.

**Tree numbers:** - D10.532.183 - D12.776.521.242

**Synonyms:** - Chylomicron