dysbetalipoproteinemia

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
metabolic disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Type_III_hyperlipoproteinemia
broad beta disease
gptkbp:causedBy mutation in APOE gene
gptkbp:characterizedBy accumulation of remnant lipoproteins
elevated cholesterol
elevated triglycerides
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
lipid profile
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dysbetalipoproteinemia
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes_mellitus
obesity
hypothyroidism
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:xanthoma
premature atherosclerosis
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:fibrates
statins
diet modification
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:apolipoprotein_E2
gptkb:ApoE
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7