Systematic review of LDLR mutations associated to Familial hypercholesterolaemia evidence of functional studies and application of ACMG guidelines for FH diagnosis

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by functional mutations in LDLR (>90%), APOB (5-10%) and PCSK9 (1-3%). An accurate genetic diagnosis is essential for a correct diagnosis. However it is known that only a small part of the variants identified have been c...

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Main Author: Chora, J.R. (author)
Other Authors: Alves, A.C. (author), Medeiros, A.M. (author), Bourbon, M. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/4811
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.insa.pt:10400.18/4811