Mutation Analysis of the LDL Receptor Gene in Indian Families with Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Objective: Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a metabolic disorder inherited as an autosomal dominant trait characterized by an increased plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level. The disease is caused by several different mutations in the LDL receptor (LDLR) gene. Several mutations have been r...
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/4573 |