Scientists hunt for hidden genetic causes of rare cholesterol problems
NCT ID NCT02311335
Summary
This study aimed to discover the specific gene changes that cause rare, inherited disorders affecting cholesterol and fats in the blood. Researchers used advanced gene sequencing technology on 140 participants, including people with unusual lipid conditions and their family members. The goal was to find genetic causes that older methods had missed, to improve future diagnosis and treatment.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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