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Results 1 - 10 of 91 for CHOLESTEROL
  1. LCAT gene 
    ... provides instructions for making an enzyme called lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT). This enzyme plays a role in removing cholesterol from the blood and tissues. Cholesterol is a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lcat - Genetics
  2. Complete LCAT deficiency 
    ... early childhood, consists of small grayish dots of cholesterol (opacities) distributed across the corneas. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/complete-lcat-deficiency - Genetics
  3. Familial HDL deficiency 
    ... the blood. HDL is a molecule that transports cholesterol and certain fats called phospholipids through the bloodstream ... tissues to the liver. Once in the liver, cholesterol and phospholipids are redistributed to other tissues or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/familial-hdl-deficiency - Genetics
  4. Fish-eye disease 
    ... early adulthood, consists of small grayish dots of cholesterol (opacities) distributed across the corneas. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/fish-eye-disease - Genetics
  5. LIPA gene 
    ... two lipids that are attached to each other, cholesterol and a fatty acid. Lysosomal acid lipase separates the cholesterol from the fatty acid. Triglycerides are stored fats ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lipa - Genetics
  6. Niemann-Pick disease 
    ... shortage of functional protein, which prevents movement of cholesterol and other lipids, leading to their accumulation in ... and symptoms of the condition. Lipid histiocytosis Neuronal cholesterol lipidosis Neuronal lipidosis NPD Sphingomyelin lipidosis Sphingomyelin/cholesterol ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/niemann-pick-disease - Genetics
  7. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    ... inherited condition characterized by very high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is ... body is unable to get rid of extra cholesterol, and it builds up in the blood. Too ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-hypercholesterolemia - Genetics
  8. ABCA1 gene 
    ... cells called macrophages. The ABCA1 protein helps move cholesterol and certain fats called phospholipids across the cell ... is produced from the APOA1 gene. ApoA-I, cholesterol, and phospholipids combine to make high-density lipoprotein ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/abca1 - Genetics
  9. LDLRAP1 gene 
    ... instructions for making a protein that helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is ... is the organ responsible for clearing most excess cholesterol from the body.The LDLRAP1 protein interacts with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ldlrap1 - Genetics
  10. PCSK9 gene 
    ... a protein that helps regulate the amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is ... receptors play a critical role in regulating blood cholesterol levels. The receptors bind to particles called low- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pcsk9 - Genetics
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