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How can a change in a mutant protein result in hypercholesterolemia? is that really the cause?
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LDL receptor: A properly functioning receptor for low density lipoprotein is one of the many proteins needed to maintain a normal level of cholesterol. A mutant LDL receptor may interfere with removal of LDL and result in hypercholesterolemia. This is just one example of a mutated protein causing alteration in cholesterol levels.
Answered 3/1/2013
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