Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRLs)
Hypertriglyceridemia arises from three possible factors, which vary across individuals.1
- increased triglyceride production
- altered processing and catabolism of TRLs
- reduced clearance of TRLs or TRL remnants
Production, catabolism, and clearance of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and their remnants.1,9
![Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and their remnants Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and their remnants](https://tgaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TRLs.png)
Approximate sizes and endothelial permeability of lipoprotein particles18
![Comparative sizes of lipoprotein particles Comparative sizes of lipoprotein particles](https://tgaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FINAL_patho-graph-02-1.jpg)