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Results 41 - 50 of 92 for Cholesterol
  1. APOE gene 
    ... molecules called lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are responsible for packaging cholesterol and other fats and carrying them through the bloodstream. Maintaining normal levels of cholesterol is essential for the prevention of disorders that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/apoe - Genetics
  2. MTTP gene 
    ... up of proteins (including one called apolipoprotein B), cholesterol, and particular types of fats called phospholipids and ... after a meal to carry dietary fats and cholesterol from the intestine to the bloodstream. Chylomicrons are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mttp - Genetics
  3. LRP2 gene 
    ... increased levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and cholesterol in the blood. LDLs are the primary carriers of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lrp2 - Genetics
  4. Ataxia with oculomotor apraxia 
    ... of albumin likely results in elevated levels of cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream. Increased cholesterol levels raise a person's risk of developing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/ataxia-with-oculomotor-apraxia - Genetics
  5. LIPC gene 
    ... molecules called high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) that carry cholesterol and triglycerides from the blood to the liver, ... Normally, high levels of HDL (known as "good cholesterol") and low levels of LDL (known as "bad ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/lipc - Genetics
  6. SAR1B gene 
    ... K, E, and D) and carry fats and cholesterol from the small intestine into the bloodstream.Within ... soluble vitamins they carry. Sufficient levels of fats, cholesterol, and vitamins are necessary for normal growth and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/sar1b - Genetics
  7. Cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase deficiency 
    ... oxidoreductase is also needed for the production of cholesterol. This substance has many essential functions both before ... the POR gene can disrupt the production of cholesterol, which likely impairs normal bone formation in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...cytochrome-p450-oxidoreductase-deficiency - Genetics
  8. POR gene 
    ... P450 enzymes are critical for the synthesis of cholesterol and steroid hormones. Cholesterol is a substance that has many essential functions ... P450 oxidoreductase can also disrupt the production of cholesterol, which likely impairs normal bone formation in severe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/por - Genetics
  9. MVK gene 
    ... the second step in a pathway that produces cholesterol. The cholesterol is later converted into steroid hormones and bile ... mevalonate kinase deficiency typically have normal production of cholesterol, steroid hormones, and bile acids.Some researchers believe ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mvk - Genetics
  10. HCFC1 gene 
    ... amino acids), fat building blocks (fatty acids), and cholesterol. AdoCbl is called a cofactor because it helps ... a result, certain amino acids, fatty acids, and cholesterol are not broken down and homocysteine cannot be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hcfc1 - Genetics
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