Low Density Lipoprotein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Biologically Active Substance

**Definition:** A lipoprotein that carries cholesterol around the body, for use by various cells. LDL transports cholesterol to the arteries and increased levels are associated with atherosclerosis, and thus myocardial infarctions and strokes. This is why cholesterol inside LDL lipoproteins is called bad cholesterol.

**Synonyms:** - LDL - LDL Particle - Low Density Lipoprotein Particle - Low Density Lipoprotein Particle