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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for Triglyceride
  1. MTTP gene 
    ... provides instructions for making a protein called microsomal triglyceride transfer protein. This protein helps produce beta-lipoproteins, ... and particular types of fats called phospholipids and triglycerides.Different types of beta-lipoproteins are made in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mttp - Genetics
  2. PNPLA2 gene 
    ... provides instructions for making an enzyme called adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). The ATGL enzyme plays a role in breaking down fats called triglycerides, which are the main source of stored energy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pnpla2 - Genetics
  3. Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome 
    ... Affected individuals cannot break down certain fats called triglycerides, and these fats accumulate in organs and tissues, ... on (activates) the ATGL enzyme, which breaks down triglycerides. Triglycerides are the main source of stored energy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/chanarin-dorfman-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Hepatic lipase deficiency 
    ... have increased amounts of certain fats, known as triglycerides and cholesterol, in the blood. These individuals also ... called low-density lipoproteins (LDL). These molecules transport triglycerides and cholesterol throughout the body. In people with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hepatic-lipase-deficiency - Genetics
  5. ABHD5 gene 
    ... that turns on (activates) an enzyme called adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). The ATGL enzyme plays a role in breaking down fats called triglycerides, which are the main source of stored energy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/abhd5 - Genetics
  6. LPL gene 
    ... in breaking down fat in the form of triglycerides, which are carried from various organs to the ... by molecules called lipoproteins.Lipoprotein lipase breaks down triglycerides carried by two different types of lipoproteins, which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lpl - Genetics
  7. Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy 
    ... provides instructions for making an enzyme called adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). The ATGL enzyme plays a role in breaking down fats called triglycerides. Triglycerides are an important source of stored energy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...utral-lipid-storage-disease-with-myopathy - Genetics
  8. Abetalipoproteinemia 
    ... provides instructions for making a protein called microsomal triglyceride transfer protein. This protein is essential for creating ... gene mutations lead to the production of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein with reduced or absent function and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/abetalipoproteinemia - Genetics
  9. LIPA gene 
    ... acid lipase breaks down fats (lipids) such as triglycerides and cholesteryl esters. Cholesteryl esters are made up ... lipase separates the cholesterol from the fatty acid. Triglycerides are stored fats that can be broken down ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lipa - Genetics
  10. Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency 
    ... tissue. This enzyme helps break down fats called triglycerides, which are carried by molecules called lipoproteins.Mutations ... which prevents the enzyme from effectively breaking down triglycerides. As a result, triglycerides attached to lipoproteins build ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../familial-lipoprotein-lipase-deficiency - Genetics
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