Low Density Lipoprotein-Containing Circulating Immune Complexes: Role in Atherosclerosis and Diagnostic Value

Table 1

The properties of LDL from circulating immune complexes.

Characteristic	LDL from CIC compared to native circulating LDL
Neutral lipid content; (free cholesterol, esterified cholesterol, and triglycerides)	Lowered
Phospholipid content	Lowered
Sialic acid content	Lowered
Neutral sugars content	Lowered
Electrophoretic mobility	Increased
Hydrated density	Increased
Particle size	Decreased