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Cholesterol Ester Storage Disease  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the gene for acid lipase (STEROL ESTERASE). It is characterized by the accumulation of neutral lipids, particularly CHOLESTEROL ESTERS in leukocytes, fibroblasts, and hepatocytes.

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Entry terms

  • Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RLDTH8L7-N

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