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Biochemistry miscellaneous 0539a0e5

Tangier disease is characterized by

A
Low HDL
B
Defective LDL receptors
C
No chylomicrons
D
Overproduction of VLDL
High-Yield Explanation
DyslipoproteinemiasDefectRemarksFamilial alpha-lipoprotein deficiencyTangier diseaseFish-eye diseaseApo-A-I deficienciesAll have a low or near absence of HDLA tendency toward hyperiacylglycerolemia as a resultof the absence of apo C-ll, causing inactive LPL. Low LDLlevels. Atherosclerosis in the elderlyRef: Harper&;s biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 26; Cholesterol Synthesis, Transpo, & Excretion

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