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Novel mutations of low-density lipoprotein receptor gene in China patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.
Applied biochemistry and biotechnology - 1 May 2015
Fan Liang-liang, Lin Min-jie, Chen Ya-qin, Huang Hao, Peng Dao-quan, Xia Kun, Zhao Shui-ping, Xiang Rong
Abstract excerpt
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, associated with elevated level of serum low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), which can lead to premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). Mutations in low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) have been identified to be the underlying cause of this disease. Genetic research...
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