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The D9N, N291S and S447X variants in the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene are not associated with Type III hyperlipidemia.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Type III hyperlipidemia (Type III HLP) is associated with homozygosity for the epsilon2 allele of the APOE gene. However only about 10% of epsilon2 homozygotes develop Type III HLP and it is assumed that additional genetic and/or environmental factors are required for its development. Common variants in the LPL gene have been proposed as likely genetic co-factors. METHODS: The frequency of the LPL SNPs D9N, N291S and S447X in 100 patients with hyperlipidemia and APOE2/2 genotype has been determined and compared to that in healthy blood donors and patients with hyperlipidemia. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant difference in the frequencies of the variants between APOE2/2 patients and controls. CONCLUSION: It is unlikely that the D9N, N291S or S447X variants in the LPL gene play an important role in the development of Type III HLP.

SUBMITTER: Evans D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2025595 | biostudies-literature | 2007

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The D9N, N291S and S447X variants in the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene are not associated with Type III hyperlipidemia.

Evans David D   Beil Frank U FU  

BMC medical genetics 20070829


<h4>Background</h4>Type III hyperlipidemia (Type III HLP) is associated with homozygosity for the epsilon2 allele of the APOE gene. However only about 10% of epsilon2 homozygotes develop Type III HLP and it is assumed that additional genetic and/or environmental factors are required for its development. Common variants in the LPL gene have been proposed as likely genetic co-factors.<h4>Methods</h4>The frequency of the LPL SNPs D9N, N291S and S447X in 100 patients with hyperlipidemia and APOE2/2  ...[more]

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