FHCL4 is a form of autosomal recessive familial hypercholesterolemia resulting from mutations in the LDL Receptor Adaptor Protein. In these patients, LDLR function is reduced in the liver, but not in the fibroblasts.
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Metabolic disorders
Autosomal recessive
1p36.11
FHCL4 is a form of autosomal recessive familial hypercholesterolemia resulting from mutations in the LDL Receptor Adaptor Protein. In these patients, LDLR function is reduced in the liver, but not in the fibroblasts.