[Biochemistry of the developmental cycle of Triatoma infestans (Vinchuca). VI. Identification and lipid composition of hemolymph lipoproteins of adult males].

Three lipoproteins were separated from the haemolymph of adult males of Triatoma infestans fed on hen blood. The densities were similar to the high density lipoprotein (HDL) and to two very high density lipoproteins (VHDL) isolated from a pool of adult male and female insects fasted during twelve days. The relative distribution and composition of the three lipoproteins were studied. The fatty acids were mainly carried by the 1.3 and 1.2 diacylglycerols of high density lipoprotein. Triacylglycerols were minor components. Similarly to fasted insects, the main fatty acids were oleic and palmitic. Linoleic was also present. Very high density lipoproteins (VHDL-II) (d 1.25-1.26) were found in the haemolymph of male insects. The relative distribution of HDL and VHDL on fed and fasted insects was different.