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E207K mutation of low-density lipoprotein receptor in familial hypercholesterolemia.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Mar 2004
Tai Der-Yan, Chen Guey-Jen Lee, Tso Anli, Chang Hsing-Ya, Shei Shy-Ming
Abstract excerpt
We report a case of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) in a 36-year-old man with premature coronary artery disease (CAD). Hypercholesterolemia was found in family members including his mother, wife and all 3 of his children (2 boys aged 6 and 3 years, 1 girl aged 4 years). Genetic analysis revealed a G-->A substitution at nucleotide 682, resulting in Glu(207) to Lys (E207K) mutation of the...
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