Table 1 The properties of LDL subclasses
LDL subclass | Density (g/mL) | Diameter (nm) | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
1: LDL-I | 1.019–1.023 | 27.2–28.5 | Larger |
2: LDL-IIa | 1.023–1.028 | 26.5–27.2 | Larger |
3: LDL-IIb | 1.028–1.034 | 25.6–26.5 | Medium |
4: LDL-IIIa | 1.034–1.041 | 24.7–25.6 | Medium |
5: LDL-IIIb | 1.041–1.044 | 24.2–24.7 | Smaller |
6: LDL-IVa | 1.044–1.051 | 23.3–24.2 | Smaller |
7: LDL-IVb | 1.051–1.063 | 22.0–23.3 | Smaller |