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Genetics and kinetics of familial hypercholesterolemia, with the special focus on FH-(Marburg) p.W556R.
Atherosclerosis. Supplements - 29 Dec 2009
Soufi Muhidien, Kurt Bilgen, Schweer Horst, Sattler Alexander M, Klaus Günter, Zschocke Johannes, Schaefer Juergen R
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OBJECTIVE: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder, caused by mutations in the low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) gene. FH is characterized by elevated plasma LDL cholesterol, premature atherosclerosis and high risk of premature myocardial infarction. E...
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