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Population specific genetic heterogeneity of familial hypercholesterolemia in South Africa.

Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Apr 2018

Smyth Natalie, Ramsay Michèle, Raal Frederick J

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To describe the prevalence and population-specific genetic heterogeneity of familial hypercholesterolemia in South Africa. RECENT FINDINGS: This review highlights the paucity of data on familial hypercholesterolemia in South Africa, and the urgent need to uncover the mutation profiles in lipid-associated genes, causing an increase in LDL-cholesterol in the different ethnic groups. Case reports...

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PMID: 29369830
DOI: 10.1097/MOL.0000000000000488

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