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Mutational analysis of the LDL receptor and APOB genes in Mexican individuals with autosomal dominant hypercholesterolemia.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Oct 2011
Vaca Gerardo, Vàzquez Alejandra, Magaña Marìa Teresa, Ramìrez Marìa Lourdes, Dàvalos Ingrid P, Martìnez Esperanza, Marìn Bertha, Carrillo Gabriela
Abstract excerpt
The goal of this project was to identify families with autosomal dominant hypercholesterolemia (ADH) to facilitate early detection and treatment and to provide genetic counselling as well as to approximate the mutational diversity of ADH in Mexico. Mutational analysis of the LDLR and APOB genes in 62 index cases with a clinical and/or biochemical diagnosis of ADH was performed. Twenty-five mutations (24 LDLR, 1...
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