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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for Adipose tissue loss
  1. Congenital generalized lipodystrophy 
    ... as lipodystrophies, which are all characterized by a loss of adipose tissue. A shortage of adipose tissue leads to the ... store and use fats properly. These abnormalities of adipose tissue disrupt ... its function is unknown. A loss of this protein in the brain may help ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../congenital-generalized-lipodystrophy - Genetics
  2. Proteus syndrome 
    ... Proteus syndrome. Blood vessels (vascular tissue) and fat (adipose tissue) can ... loss. Affected individuals may also have distinctive facial features ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/proteus-syndrome - Genetics
  3. Familial partial lipodystrophy 
    ... condition characterized by an abnormal distribution of fatty (adipose) tissue. Adipose tissue is normally found in many parts of the ... provides cushioning. In people with familial partial lipodystrophy, adipose tissue is lost from the arms, legs, and hips, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-partial-lipodystrophy - Genetics
  4. Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency 
    ... tiny blood vessels (capillaries) within muscles and fatty (adipose) tissue. This enzyme helps break down fats called triglycerides, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../familial-lipoprotein-lipase-deficiency - Genetics
  5. Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome 
    ... protein that turns on (activates) an enzyme called adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). This enzyme breaks down triglycerides, ... break down triglycerides, these fats can accumulate in tissues throughout the body. Over time, the buildup of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/chanarin-dorfman-syndrome - Genetics