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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for triglycerides
  1. Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome 
    ... individuals have trouble breaking down certain fats called triglycerides; these fats then accumulate in organs and tissues, ... that turns on (activates) an enzyme called adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). This enzyme breaks down triglycerides, which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/chanarin-dorfman-syndrome - Genetics
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency 
    ... breaks down lipids such as cholesteryl esters and triglycerides. The lipids produced through these processes, cholesterol and ... activity results in the accumulation of cholesteryl esters, triglycerides, and other lipids within lysosomes, causing fat buildup ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../lysosomal-acid-lipase-deficiency - Genetics
  7. Klinefelter syndrome 
    ... levels of fats (lipids) such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Compared with unaffected people, adults ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/klinefelter-syndrome - Genetics
  8. Familial partial lipodystrophy 
    ... lipodystrophy also have high levels of fats called triglycerides circulating in the bloodstream (hypertriglyceridemia), which can lead ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-partial-lipodystrophy - Genetics
  9. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 
    ... levels of fats (lipids) such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and high blood pressure (hypertension). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease - Genetics
  10. Congenital generalized lipodystrophy 
    ... individuals also have high levels of fats called triglycerides circulating in the bloodstream (hypertriglyceridemia), which can lead ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../congenital-generalized-lipodystrophy - Genetics