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Mutations in HFE causing hemochromatosis are associated with primary hypertriglyceridemia.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Nov 2009
Solanas-Barca María, Mateo-Gallego Rocío, Calmarza Pilar, Jarauta Estíbaliz, Bea Ana M, Cenarro Ana, Civeira Fernando
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Most cases of primary hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) are caused by the interaction of unknown polygenes and environmental factors. Elevated iron storage is associated with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and obesity, and all of them are associated with HTG. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to analyze whether HFE mutations causing hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) are associated with primary HTG. DESIGN:...
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