LP X
\ˌɛlpˈiː ˈɛks], \ˌɛlpˈiː ˈɛks], \ˌɛ_l_p_ˈiː_ ˈɛ_k_s]\
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An abnormal lipoprotein which is present in large amounts in individuals suffering from obstructive liver diseases. It exists as a bilayer vesicle of equimolar phospholipids and unesterified cholesterol containing small amounts of plasma proteins (mainly albumin) in its internal aqueous compartment together with some apolipoproteins adsorbed on its surface. Separates with LDL by ultracentrifugation.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.