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The c.419-420insA in the MTP gene is associated with abetalipoproteinemia among French-Canadians.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 Feb 2004
Berthier Marie-Thérèse, Couture Patrick, Houde Alain, Paradis Ann-Marie, Sammak Alya'a, Verner Andrei, Deprés Jean-Pierre, Gagné Claude, Gaudet Daniel, Vohl Marie-Claude
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Abetalipoproteinemia (ABL) is a rare autosomal recessive disease characterised by the absence of apolipoprotein B (apoB) containing lipoproteins and, in consequence, very low triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) has been associated with ABL. A search...
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