Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Familial, Apolipoprotein B

Overview

An autosomal dominant disorder of lipid metabolism. It is caused by mutations of APOLIPOPROTEINS B, main components of CHYLOMICRONS and BETA-LIPOPROTEINS (low density lipoproteins or LDL). Features include abnormally low LDL, normal triglyceride level, and dietary fat malabsorption.

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Condition

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MeSH classification

C18.452.584.500.875.440.750|C18.452.584.563.497

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