Serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) binds to the B receptor of subintimal cells through apolipoprotein B (Apo-B), and transports cholesterol from liver cells to tissue cells. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is commonly understood as "bad" cholesterol because elevated levels of LDL-C increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

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