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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for PCSK9
  1. PCSK9 gene 
    The PCSK9 gene provides instructions for making a protein that helps regulate the amount of cholesterol in the bloodstream. ... obtained from foods that come from animals.The PCSK9 protein controls the number of low-density lipoprotein ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pcsk9 - Genetics
  2. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    ... Tunisians. Mutations in the APOB, LDLR, LDLRAP1, or PCSK9 gene cause familial hypercholesterolemia. Changes in the LDLR ... caused by mutations in the APOB, LDLRAP1, or PCSK9 gene. Proteins produced from these genes are essential ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/familial-hypercholesterolemia - Genetics
  3. Familial hypobetalipoproteinemia 
    ... genes are likely involved in this condition. APOB PCSK9 Additional Information from NCBI Gene: ANGPTL3 This condition ... Tarugi P, Krempf M, Benlian P, Costet P. PCSK9 dominant negative mutant results in increased LDL catabolic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../familial-hypobetalipoproteinemia - Genetics