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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
1994-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520400835 |