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Genetic, biochemical, and clinical features of LCAT deficiency: update for 2020.
Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Aug 2020
Pavanello Chiara, Calabresi Laura
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Genetic LCAT deficiency is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by low-plasma HDL cholesterol levels. Clinical manifestations of the disease include corneal opacification, anemia, and renal disease, which represents the major cause of morbidity and mortality in carriers. RECENT FINDINGS: Biochemical and clinical manifestations of the disease are very heterogeneous among carriers. The...
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