The metabolic pathways of lipoproteins can be divided into exogenous and endogenous pathways. The exogenous lipoprotein pathway refers to the metabolism of intestinal lipoproteins, the triglyceride-rich chylomicrons, primarily formed in response to dietary fat. The endogenous lipoprotein pathway refers to lipoproteins and apoproteins that are synthesized in tissues other than the intestines, predominantly in the liver. The liver secretes the triglyceride-rich VLDL that contains apoproteins B-100, C-II, and E into the circulation.