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Molecular basis of familial hypercholesterolemia
16 Feb 2017
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To provide an overview about the molecular basis of familial hypercholesterolemia. RECENT FINDINGS: Familial hypercholesterolemia is a common hereditary cause of premature coronary heart disease. It has been estimated that 1 in every 250 individuals has heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and that fewer than 1% of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia have been identified across...
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