chylomicron Triglyceride-rich lipoprotein made in the
intestine that transports dietary lipid to various tissues
throughout the body.
microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP)
Heterodimeric lipid transfer protein found within the
lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum of enterocytes and
hepatocytes that promotes the transport of triglyceride
and cholesteryl ester between phospholipid membranes
in in vitro lipid transfer assays.