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Results 1 - 10 of 49 for Hypercholesterolemia
  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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. NSDHL gene 
    ... that is involved in the production (synthesis) of cholesterol. Cholesterol is a lipid (fat) that is obtained from ... products. The body can also make its own cholesterol. During cholesterol synthesis, the NSDHL enzyme participates in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nsdhl - Genetics
  8. APOB gene 
    ... carry fats and fat-like substances (such as cholesterol) in the blood.Apolipoprotein B-48 is produced ... meal, chylomicrons are formed to carry fat and cholesterol from the intestine into the bloodstream. Chylomicrons are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/apob - Genetics
  9. DHCR24 gene 
    ... enzyme is involved in multiple pathways that produce cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that can ... body. For example, the brain cannot access the cholesterol that comes from food, so brain cells must ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/dhcr24 - Genetics
  10. NPC2 gene 
    ... recycle materials. The NPC2 protein attaches (binds) to cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is ... NPC2 protein plays an important role in moving cholesterol and certain other fats (lipids) out of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/npc2 - Genetics
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