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Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency: A hidden disease among cohorts of familial hypercholesterolemia?
Journal of clinical lipidology - 1 Jan 2000
Chora Joana Rita, Alves Ana Catarina, Medeiros Ana Margarida, Mariano Cibelle, Lobarinhas Goreti, Guerra António, Mansilha Helena, Cortez-Pinto Helena, Bourbon Mafalda
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LALD) is an autosomal recessive disorder and an unrecognized cause of dyslipidemia. Patients usually present with dyslipidemia and altered liver function and mutations in LIPA gene are the underlying cause of LALD. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate LALD in individuals with severe dyslipidemia and/or liver steatosis. METHODS: Coding, splice regions,...
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