Chylomicrons and HDL

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Metabolic Fate of Chylomicron Phospholipids and Apoproteins in the Rat

The researchers injected radiolabeled chylomicrons into rats to determine the fate of the components.  The results:

Catabolism of chylomicrons is associated with a rapid transfer of phospholipid, apoA-I, and possibly apoA-IV into HDL. Chylomicron phospholipid appears to give rise to vesicles which are probably incorporated into preexisting HDL. Chylomicron surface components may be an important source of plasma HDL.