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The extended abnormalities in lipoprotein metabolism in familial hypercholesterolemia: developing a new framework for future therapies.
International journal of cardiology - 3 Oct 2013
Ooi Esther M M, Barrett P Hugh R, Watts Gerald F
Abstract excerpt
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a dominantly inherited disorder characterized by marked elevation of plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations and premature coronary artery disease (CHD). In addition to impaired LDL receptor-mediated clearance of LDL particles, in vitro and in vivo studies suggest that hepatic oversecretion of apolipoprotein (apo) B may contribute to the...
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