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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for LDL
  1. LDLR gene 
    ... receptor binds to particles called low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), which are the primary carriers of cholesterol in ... many types of cells, where they pick up LDLs circulating in the bloodstream and transport them into ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ldlr - Genetics
  2. LDLRAP1 gene 
    ... attaches (binds) to particles called low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), which are the primary carriers of cholesterol in ... outer surface of cells, where they pick up LDLs circulating in the bloodstream. The LDLRAP1 protein appears ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ldlrap1 - Genetics
  3. LRP5 gene 
    ... High bone density due to a mutation in LDL-receptor-related protein 5. N Engl J Med. ... BR, Warman ML; Osteoporosis-Pseudoglioma Syndrome Collaborative Group. LDL receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5) affects bone accrual ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lrp5 - Genetics
  4. LRP2 gene 
    ... associated with increased levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and cholesterol in the blood. LDLs are the primary carriers of cholesterol in the ... obtained from foods that come from animals. Increased LDL levels may result in excess cholesterol circulating through ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lrp2 - Genetics
  5. APOB gene 
    ... intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDLs), and low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). These related molecules all transport fats and cholesterol in the bloodstream.LDLs are the primary carriers of cholesterol in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/apob - Genetics
  6. Hepatic lipase deficiency 
    ... decreased amounts of molecules called low-density lipoproteins (LDL). These molecules transport triglycerides and cholesterol throughout the body. In people with hepatic lipase deficiency, the LDL molecules are often abnormally large.Normally, high levels ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hepatic-lipase-deficiency - Genetics
  7. PCSK9 gene 
    ... receptors bind to particles called low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), which are the primary carriers of cholesterol in ... of liver cells. With fewer receptors to remove LDLs from the blood, people with gain-of-function ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pcsk9 - Genetics
  8. LIPC gene 
    ... intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDLs) to low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). The enzyme also assists in transporting molecules called ... molecules in balance by regulating the formation of LDLs and the transport of HDLs. Normally, high levels ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lipc - Genetics
  9. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    ... receptor binds to particles called low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), which are the primary carriers of cholesterol in the blood. By removing LDLs from the bloodstream, these receptors play a critical ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-hypercholesterolemia - Genetics
  10. MTTP gene 
    ... the liver, beta-lipoproteins include low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). These lipoproteins ... and result in a severe shortage of chylomicrons, LDLs, and VLDLs. A lack of these lipoproteins prevents ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mttp - Genetics
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