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The atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype is not caused by a mutation in the coding region of the low density lipoprotein receptor gene.
Clinical genetics - 1 Apr 1997
Naggert J K, Recinos A, Lamerdin J E, Krauss R M, Nishina P M
Abstract excerpt
The atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype (ALP) is a common heritable trait characterized by a predominance of small, dense low density lipoprotein particles (subclass pattern B), increased levels of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, reductions in high density lipoproteins, and an increased risk for myocardial infarction. In a previous linkage study of 11 families, evidence for tight linkage of subclass pattern B with...
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