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Hypobetalipoproteinemia and abetalipoproteinemia.
Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Jun 2014
Welty Francine K
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Several mutations in the apoB, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), and MTP genes result in low or absent levels of apoB and LDL-cholesterol in plasma, which cause familial hypobetalipoproteinemia and abetalipoproteinemia. Mutations in the ANGPTL3 gene cause familial combined hypolipidemia. Clinical manifestations range from none to severe, debilitating, and life-threatening...
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