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Niemann-Pick C1 modulates hepatic triglyceride metabolism and its genetic variation contributes to serum triglyceride levels.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Aug 2010
Uronen Riikka-Liisa, Lundmark Per, Orho-Melander Marju, Jauhiainen Matti, Larsson Kristina, Siegbahn Agneta, Wallentin Lars, Zethelius Björn, Melander Olle, Syvänen Ann-Christine, Ikonen Elina
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OBJECTIVE: To study how Niemann-Pick disease type C1 (NPC1) influences hepatic triacylglycerol (TG) metabolism and to determine whether this is reflected in circulating lipid levels. METHODS AND RESULTS: In Npc1(-/-) mice, the hepatic cholesterol content is increased but the TG content is decreas...
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