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Genetic heterogeneity of familial hypercholesterolaemia in two populations from two different countries.
European journal of internal medicine - 1 May 2024
Alieva Asiiat, Di Costanzo Alessia, Gazzotti Marta, Reutova Olga, Usova Elena, Bakaleiko Viktoria, Arca Marcello, D'Erasmo Laura, Pellegatta Fabio, Galimberti Federica, Olmastroni Elena, Catapano Alberico L, Casula Manuela
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetically determined monogenic disorder of predominantly autosomal dominant inheritance. A number of studies on differences in the genetic profile of patients with FH have demonstrated the importance of a more substantive evaluation of genetic features. The aim of this study was to evaluate the genetic profile of patients with clinical FH among Italian and...
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