Identification of a novel LMF1 nonsense mutation responsible for severe hypertriglyceridemia by targeted next-generation sequencing

Background: Severe hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) may result from mutations in genes affecting the intravascular lipolysis of triglyceride rich lipoproteins.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - December 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: R. Spina, A.B. Cefalu', D. Noto, V. Ingrassia, V. Valenti, A. Giammanco, F. Fayer, G. Misiano, C. Scrimali, G.I. Altieri, A. Ganci, C.M. Barbagallo, M.R. Averna Source Type: research