HDL is synthesized and secreted from :
HDL- HDL is synthesized and secreted from both liver and intestine HDL HDL transpo cholesterol from peripheral tissue to the liver this is called reverse cholesterol transpo. HDL concentrations are inversely related to the incidence of atherosclerosis HDL have APO A, C, and E HDL have LCAT (Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase ) which conve cholesterol into cholesterol ester and then it is taken up by HDL LCAT is activated by APOA1 HDL is smallest in size, max density, max phospholipid (lecithin) , minimum triglyceride
Liver
Peripheral tissue
Adipose tissue
Muscle
Lipoproteins