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hypoalphalipoproteinemia
n. (context pathology English) An excess of high-density lipoprotein in the blood
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Hypoalphalipoproteinemia
Hypoalphalipoproteinemia is a high-density lipoprotein deficiency, inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
It can be associated with LDL receptor.
Associated regions and genes include:
Name
OMIM
Locus
Candidates
HDLCQ1
9p
ABCA1 ( Tangier disease)
HDLCQ2
8q23
HDLCQ3
16q24.1
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency (LCAT)
HDLCQ4
4q32
HDLD3
11q23.3
APOA1
Niacin is sometimes prescribed to raise HDL levels.