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Prevalence of p.G87V and p.Gln298=Variations in LIPA Gene Within Middle Eastern Population Living Around Los Angeles.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Oct 2023
Jackson Jayden, Farajzadeh Justin, Turner Robert, Yukutake Kevin, Baghdasaryan Eric, Denis Emily St, Barseghyan Tigran, Herrera Pamela, Begaj Sajo, Pietruszka Marvin, Valles-Ayoub Yadira
Abstract excerpt
Background: The LIPA gene encodes for lysosomal acid lipase (LAL), which catalyzes the hydrolysis of cholesterol esters and triglycerides. Variations in the LIPA gene impair LAL activity, predisposing patients to a rare metabolic disorder called LAL deficiency (LAL-D). The lack of functioning LAL promotes lipid accumulation and subsequent dyslipidemia, which can increase the likelihood of complications in both...
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