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Preferred term

Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Familial, Apolipoprotein B  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Abetalipoproteinemia, Normotriglyceridemic, Steinbert Type
  • Apolipoprotein B Deficiency
  • Apolipoprotein B Deficiency Disease
  • Hypobetalipoproteinemia, Familial, Apo B

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-W4PFJJMG-1

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