Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. **Deficiancy of Lipoprotein lipase results in hypertriglyceridemia** * The enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LpL) is located at the endothelial layer of capillaries of adipose tissue, muscles and heart; but not in liver. * Apo C-II present in the chylomicrons activates the LpL . * The LpL hydrolyzes triglycerides present in chylomicrons into fatty acids and glycerol. * Muscle or adipose tissue cells take up the liberated fatty acids. * Hence deficiency of lipoprotein lipase leads to high triglycerides levels in blood.