Schematic transport ofvitamin E among plasma lipoproteins.
Continuous lines represent direct pathway, including liver uptake, whereas dashed lines represent transfer.
LPL= lipoprotein lipase; s.c.= surface components transferred after the action of LPL on chylomicrons and
VLDL; (X- and/or y-= (X- and/or y-tocopherol; FFA= free fatty acids; a-TTP= n-tocopherol transfer protein.
Other details in the text.