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Clinical practice has been based on the levels of major lipoprotein lipid: triglycerides and cholesterol. Lipoproteins are classified by the type and ratio of protein and fats they contain which determine their density and size.

Triglyceride is primarily in VLDL. LDL particle consists of cholesterol ester, triglyceride and apolipoprotein B.

Documents about VLDL, LDL, and other lipids by the American Heart Association.

B: apolipoprotein B100
CE: Cholesterol ester
TG: Triglyceride
VLDL: very low density lipoprotein
LDL: low density lipoprotein