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Results 1 - 10 of 49 for Hyperlipoproteinemia
  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. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. NPC1 gene 
    ... it plays a role in the movement of cholesterol and other types of fats (lipids) within cells ... shortage of functional protein, which prevents movement of cholesterol and other lipids, leading to their accumulation in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/npc1 - Genetics
  10. SERAC1 gene 
    ... movement of a waxy, fat-like substance called cholesterol within cells. Cholesterol is a structural component of cell membranes and ... remodeling gene SERAC1 impair mitochondrial function and intracellular cholesterol trafficking and cause dystonia and deafness. Nat Genet. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/serac1 - Genetics
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