Partial duplication of the EGF precursor homology domain of the LDL-receptor protein causing familial hypercholesterolemia (FH-Salerno).

A novel mutation of low density lipoprotein (LDL)-receptor gene was found in an Italian family hypercholesterolemia (FH) patient during a screening of 300 FH patients. The proband as well as her daughter were found to be heterozygotes for the mutation. Binding, internalization, and degradation of 12...

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Main Authors: S Bertolini, D D Patel, D A Coviello, N Lelli, M Ghisellini, R Tiozzo, P Masturzo, N Elicio, B L Knight, S Calandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1994-08-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520400835