The core of the lipoprotein, containing cholesterol ester and TG, is nonpolar and hydrophobic, and the outer layer of the lipoprotein particle (containing free cholesterol, phospholipid ...

That is, until now. In a new study published in Nature, University of Missouri researchers have, for the first time, revealed the specific shape and structure of one of the body’s most important yet ...

By Vijay Kumar Malesu Study deciphers the molecular handshake between LDL receptors and apoB100, shedding light on cholesterol metabolism and its role in cardiovascular disease. Study: Structure of ...