[Molecular genetic causes of familial hypercholesterolemia].

Article

[Molecular genetic causes of familial hypercholesterolemia].

Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke - 30 Oct 1993

Leren T P

Abstract excerpt

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is characterized by autosomal dominantly inherited hypercholesterolemia, xanthomas and premature coronary heart disease. The disease is caused by defective cell surface low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors. This paper reviews the molecular defects underlying...

Topics

Humans
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II
Molecular Biology
Mutation
Receptors, LDL

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