Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) | Laboratory research

General Information

LDL - Low Density Lipoprotein (so-called "bad" cholesterol) - Consists of proteins and lipids, mainly - cholesterol. It contains the most cholesterol (60-70% of total cholesterol in serum) and is mainly produced by the degradation of VLDL (a very low-density lipoprotein), a major transporter of triglycerides.

LDL is involved in the transport of cholesterol to tissues and the arterial system, which explains the increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease in patients with elevated serum lipoprotein levels. Thus, the determination of LDL is specific for assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease and for making therapeutic decisions;