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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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