The challenge produced by familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia when treating premature coronary...
The challenge produced by familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia when treating premature coronary arterial disease in the young
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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English
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is a monogenic, autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in the LDL receptor gene. Familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia results when both the alleles have the defective mutation. It is characterized by cutaneous and tendinous xanthomas, premature corneal arcing, and is associated with an increased risk of co...
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The challenge produced by familial homozygous hypercholesterolemia when treating premature coronary arterial disease in the young
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67235361
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67235361
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1047-9511
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1467-1107
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10.1017/S1047951109003989
