Figure 1.Metabolism of fasting and postprandial TRLs. TG indicates triglycerides; chol, cholesterol; B-48, B-100, C-II and E, specific apolipoproteins; LPL, lipoprotein lipase; HL, hepatic lipase; LDLR, LDL receptor; LRP, LDLR-related protein. Apo C-II’s role is LPL activation, whereas apo E is fundamental for TRLs clearance.