Biochemistry
Hemoglobinuria
Hemoglobinuria means the presence of hemoglobin in urine.
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Category: Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Sterone
Ketone derivative of a steroid.
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Biochemistry
Atherogenic
Refers to factors increasing the rate of formation of atheromas
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Biochemistry
Lipid transport in blood
The lipids absorbed from the intestine is incorporated into chylomicrons. They reach the blood stream through the thoracic duct after passing through the lymphatic systm. Within the peripheral
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Biochemistry
Lipoprotein
Lipoprotein is a conjugated protein composed of both lipids and protein. There are 5 major classes of lipoproteins in the blood involved in the transport of cholesterol and
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Biochemistry
Conjugated protein
Protein combined with a non protein part (prosthetic group) forms a conjugated protein. Eg: lipoprotein, nucleoprotein, chromoprotein, glycoprotein
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Biochemistry
Carboxyhemoglobin
Carboxyhemoglobin is the product formed by the combination of carbon monoxide and hemoglobin. It is produced in red cells when a person inhales carbon monoxide. It does not
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Biochemistry
Lipoprotein lipase
It is an enzyme located in the endothelium of blood vessels of adipose tissue, muscle and heart. It hydrolyses triglycerides present in chylomicrons and VLDL to fatty acids
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Biochemistry
CHE
CHE – Acronym, abbreviation Cholesteryl Esters
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