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 **Heparin is known as a "clearing factor"**  **Heparin is known as a "clearing factor"** 
  
-  * because it **activates lipoprotein lipase (LPL)**, an enzyme responsible for breaking down triglycerides in lipoproteins like chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL).  +  * Heparin is called the "clearing factor" because it helps clear fat (lipids) from the blood.  
-  * This action **helps in the rapid clearance of lipid-rich particles from the blood**, making plasma appear clear instead of turbid.  +  * It does this by activating an enzyme called lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which breaks down fat molecules so they can be used or stored by the body.  
-  * By promoting lipid metabolism, heparin reduces circulating triglyceride levels.  +  * This process prevents fat from accumulating in the blood, keeping it clear
-  * useful in studying lipid metabolism and managing hyperlipidemia.+
  
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