Small dense LDL particles contain more _____ that makes it more available for binding to the lining of arteries and entry into the endothelium.

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Apolipoprotein B is the protein component of LDL particles that binds to the receptor on endothelial cells lining the arteries. Small dense LDL particles contain more apolipoprotein B compared to larger LDL particles, making them more readily available for binding to the endothelium and entering the artery wall, leading to atherosclerosis.

Small Dense LDL Particles Contain More _____ That Makes It