[The physiology of lipoprotein metabolism]

The physiology of lipoprotein metabolism is discussed. Emphasis is given to the presentation of the structure and the metabolism of apolipoproteins (A-E) and their relevance to the metabolism of lipoproteins (chylomicrons, very low density lipoproteins, low density lipoproteins, high density lipoproteins). With the consistent transformation our our concept of lipid emulsion with this new physiological and pathophysiological knowledge, improvements in artificial nutrition can be expected.