Term Name:	high-density lipoprotein
Synonyms:	alpha-lipoproteins, HDL, high-density lipoproteins
Definition:	A class of lipoproteins of small size (4-13 nm) and dense (greater than 1.063 g/ml) particles. They are synthesized in the liver without a lipid core, accumulate cholesterol esters from peripheral tissues and transport them to the liver for re-utilization or elimination from the body (the reverse cholesterol transport).
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:39025]  ( EBI )