HDL Liquid. In 150 mM NaCl, 0.01% EDTA, pH 7.4. DO NOT FREEZE. Native high density lipoproteins from human plasma. Cholesterol-carrier lipoprotein that acts as scavenger of tissue cholesterol. Important in cholesterol efflux from tissues. Involved in return of cholesterol from the periphery to the liver for removal as bile acids. Composition: 50% lipid, 50% protein. Purity: ≥95% of total lipoprotein content by electrophoresis. A 10 mg vial contains ~5 mg of protein. Prepared from plasma that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV. Ref.: Badimon, J.J., et al. 1992. Circulation 86, III86. |
