[New approach to pathogenesis of genetic hyperlipoproteinemias].

Article

[New approach to pathogenesis of genetic hyperlipoproteinemias].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology - 1 May 1993

Koizumi J, Inazu A, Mabuchi H

Abstract excerpt

Genetic hyperlipoproteinemias are produced by defects or abnormalities of several enzymes, apolipoproteins and transfer proteins relating to lipoprotein metabolism. Abnormalities of the LDL receptor cause familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and the deficiency of cholesteryl-ester transfer protein...

Topics

Adult
Aged
Carrier Proteins
Cholesterol Ester Transfer Proteins
Family Health
Female
Glycoproteins
Humans
Hyperlipoproteinemias
Male
Middle Aged
Mutation
Receptors, LDL

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