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LMNA-associated partial lipodystrophy: anticipation of metabolic complications.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jun 2017
Jeru Isabelle, Vatier Camille, Vantyghem Marie-Christine, Lascols Olivier, Vigouroux Corinne
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Type-2 familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD2) is a rare autosomal dominant lipodystrophic disorder due to mutations in LMNA encoding lamin A/C, a key epigenetic regulator. FPLD2 severity is determined by the occurrence of metabolic complications, especially diabetes and hypertriglyceridaemia. We evaluated the disease history and severity over generations. METHODS: This retrospective study of the...
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