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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Cholesterol management
  1. 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
  2. Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis 
    ... down certain lipids effectively, specifically different forms of cholesterol, so these fats accumulate in the body in ... enzyme works in the pathway that breaks down cholesterol to form acids used in the digestion of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/cerebrotendinous-xanthomatosis - Genetics
  3. LDLR gene 
    ... lipoproteins (LDLs), which are the primary carriers of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is ... cell, the LDL is broken down to release cholesterol. The cholesterol is then used by the cell, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/ldlr - Genetics
  4. CYP27A1 gene 
    ... is involved in the pathway that breaks down cholesterol to form acids used to digest fats (bile acids). Specifically, sterol 27-hydroxylase breaks down cholesterol to form a bile acid called chenodeoxycholic acid. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cyp27a1 - Genetics
  5. Methylmalonic acidemia 
    ... protein building blocks (amino acids), certain lipids, and cholesterol. Variants in the MMUT gene alter the enzyme' ... the breakdown of amino acids, certain lipids, and cholesterol. Disruption in the function of methylmalonyl CoA epimerase ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/methylmalonic-acidemia - Genetics
  6. Abetalipoproteinemia 
    ... the liver and intestine. Beta-lipoproteins transport fats, cholesterol, and fat-soluble vitamins from the intestine to ... tissues throughout the body. Sufficient levels of fats, cholesterol, and vitamins are necessary for normal growth, development, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/abetalipoproteinemia - Genetics
  7. What are secondary findings from genetic testing?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... a known medical condition, such as extremely high cholesterol, but receive results that indicate a genetic cause ... prevent a disease from occurring or guide the management of signs and symptoms if the disease develops ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../understanding/testing/secondaryfindings - Genetics
  8. Propionic acidemia 
    ... helps break down certain types of fat and cholesterol in the body. Mutations in the PCCA or ... Chakrapani A. Proposed guidelines for the diagnosis and management of methylmalonic and propionic acidemia. Orphanet J Rare ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/propionic-acidemia - Genetics
  9. Klinefelter syndrome 
    ... and high levels of fats (lipids) such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Compared with unaffected ... Rogol AD, Wistuba J. The Klinefelter syndrome: current management and research challenges. Andrology. 2016 May;4(3): ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/klinefelter-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Alagille syndrome 
    ... the eyes (jaundice), itchy skin, and deposits of cholesterol in the skin (xanthomas).Alagille syndrome is also ... I, Nagy K, Prussak E. Medical and dental management of Alagille syndrome: a review. Med Sci Monit. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/alagille-syndrome - Genetics
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