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Chylomicrons

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Chylomicrons are large, triglyceride-rich lipoproteins that play a crucial role in the transport of dietary lipids from the intestine to various tissues in the body. These particles are synthesized in the enterocytes, which are the absorptive cells lining the small intestine, and are primarily responsible for carrying dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins through the [lymphatic system](brain://oz_cmOrHuUmqwuiEFtoaTQ/LymphoidTiss…