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Biochemistry Lipoproteins 9605a45d

A patient with a history of recurring attacks of pancreatitis, eruptive xanthomas, and increased plasma triglyceride levels (2,000 mg/dL). Which of the following is the most likely deficiency:

A
Lipoprotein Lipase
B
LDL receptors
C
HMG-CoA reductase
D
ABCA1 receptor
High-Yield Explanation
In this patient, Accumulation of TGs leads to Eruptive xanthomas | risk of acute pancreatitis Milky plasma suggests | Chylomicrons Due to the defect in lipoprotein lipase enzyme Characteristic of familial hyperchylomicronaemia. LDL receptor defect leads to accumulation of LDL, not TGs -(option b) is excluded. Complete deficiency of HMG-CoA reductase Lethal Incompatible with life -(option c) is excluded. ABCA1 defect leads to Tangier's disease - (option d) is excluded.

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