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Genetic causes of familial hypercholesterolaemia in a Malaysian population.
The Medical journal of Malaysia - 1 Dec 2000
Khoo K L, Van Acker P, Tan H, Deslypere J P
Abstract excerpt
A total of 86 unrelated Malaysian patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) were studied for mutations in their low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDL-R) gene. Amongst them, 23 had a LDL-R gene mutation, while none having an Apolipoprotein B-3500 (Apo B-3500) mutation. Patients with the LDL-R gene defect appeared to have a higher level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), an increased incidence...
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