The smallest of the lipoprotein molecules with the lowest ratio of fat to protein. Used to transport lipid and cholesterol from the periphery to the liver and other end organs (such as adrenals and ovary/testes) for further metabolism. | The smallest of the lipoprotein molecules with the lowest ratio of fat to protein. Used to transport lipid and cholesterol from the periphery to the liver and other end organs (such as adrenals and ovary/testes) for further metabolism. |