Relation of hyperlipidemia in serum and loss of high density lipoproteins in urine in the nephrotic syndrome [PDF]
The mechanism leading to hyperlipidemia in the nephrotic syndrome is not fully understood but may be related in part to loss of high density lipoproteins in the urine of patients with nephrosis.
Appel+22 more
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A case report of palmar xanthoma with xanthomatous neuropathy
Xanthomas are plaques or nodules consisting of an accumulation of excess lipids, resulting in the formation of foam cells in the skin or tendons. Typically, xanthomas are not accompanied by other symptoms. Here, we report a patient with a presentation of
Hyun Yi Lee, Dae Won Koo, Joong Sun Lee
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Update on Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Diagnosis, Cardiovascular Risk, and Novel Therapeutics [PDF]
In recent studies, the reported prevalence of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) has been higher than in previous reports. Although cascade genetic screening is a good option for efficient identification of affected patients, diagnosis using
Sang-Hak Lee
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Apolipoprotein E: from cardiovascular disease to neurodegenerative disorders. [PDF]
Apolipoprotein (apo) E was initially described as a lipid transport protein and major ligand for low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors with a role in cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular disease.
Mahley, Robert W
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Resistance to autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease in an APOE3 Christchurch homozygote: a case report. [PDF]
We identified a PSEN1 (presenilin 1) mutation carrier from the world's largest autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease kindred, who did not develop mild cognitive impairment until her seventies, three decades after the expected age of clinical onset.
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Serum apolipoprotein profile of patients with chronic renal failure [PDF]
Serum apolipoprotein profile of patients with chronic renal failure. Serum concentrations of apolipoproteins A-I, A-II, B, C-I, C-II, C-III and E were determined by electroimmunoassay in 56 patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) in the predialytic ...
Alaupovic, Petar+2 more
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Lipemia retinalis in a 35-day-old infant with hyperlipoproteinemia: case report [PDF]
A rare case of hyperlipropoteinemia in a 35-day-old infant who presented not only high blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides but also an ocular manifestation described as lipemia retinalis.
Ayhara, Teruo+4 more
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Decreased plasma postheparin lipolytic activity in systemic lupus erythematosus [PDF]
Plasma postheparin lipolytic activity (PHLA) was measured on 50 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Plasma PHLA was significantly decreased in SLE patients. This decrease was most striking in the acute phase of the disease.
Kawanishi, Koichi+3 more
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The Association Between Cardiovascular Risk and Elevated Triglycerides [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The association between elevated triglycerides and cardiovascular risk has been extensively studied. The elevated level of triglycerides occurs through abnormalities in hepatic very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) production and intestinal ...
Handayani, O. (Olivia)+1 more
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A Novel APOC2 Mutation in a Colombian Patient with Recurrent Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis
Gabriel D Pinilla-Monsalve,1,* Juliana Lores,1,2,* Harry Pachajoa,1,2 Juan D López-Ponce de León,1,3 Alejandro López,1,4 Lisa X Rodríguez-Rojas,1,2 José A Nastasi-Catanese1,2 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad ...
Pinilla-Monsalve GD+6 more
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