Description General description A 10 mg vial contains ~5 mg of protein. Native high density lipoproteins from human plasma. Cholesterol-carrier lipoprotein that acts as scavenger of tissue cholesterol. Important in cholesterol efflux from tissues. Involved in return of cholesterol from the periphery to the liver for removal as bile acids. Composition: 55-45% lipid, 45-55% protein. Native high density lipoproteins from human plasma. Cholesterol-carrier protein that acts as a scavenger of tissue cholesterol. Important in cholesterol efflux from tissues. Involved in return of cholesterol from the periphery to the liver for removal as bile acids. (Composition: 55-45% lipid, 45-55% protein. Note: 10 mg vial contains 5 mg of protein.) Packaging 10 mg in Plastic ampoule Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration. Warning Toxicity: Standard Handling (A) Other Notes Badimon, J.J., et al. 1992. Circulation 86, III86.