2011
DOI: 10.1007/8904_2011_81
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A Non-classical Presentation of Tangier Disease with Three ABCA1 Mutations

Abstract: Tangier disease is a very rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder characterized by markedly reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, characteristic large, yellow-orange tonsils, and enlarged liver, spleen and lymph nodes. It is caused by mutations in the ABCA1 gene. There is no specific treatment, and medications traditionally used to increase HDL are ineffective.

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“…Furthermore, loss-of-function mutations in the ABCA1 gene in humans positively correlate with aortic intima thickness (6). ABCA1 mutations block the capacity of ABCA1 to induce macrophage cholesterol efflux and have been shown to promote atherosclerosis (7).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, loss-of-function mutations in the ABCA1 gene in humans positively correlate with aortic intima thickness (6). ABCA1 mutations block the capacity of ABCA1 to induce macrophage cholesterol efflux and have been shown to promote atherosclerosis (7).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…She was found to have three mutations in the ABCA1 gene, A1046D (c.3137C>A) in exon 22; Y1532C (c.4595A>G) in exon 34, and W1699C (c.5097G>T) in exon 37. All three have been reported to affect cholesterol efflux [23]. …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Even though there is no specific therapy for these patients, it is important to recognize the clinical presentation as low HDL-C levels are an important risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis and subsequent CVD [1,8,13]. Nevertheless, the risk of CVD varies in patients and becomes relevant especially in the presence of additional cardiovascular risk factors [9].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%