Epigenetics in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia miRNA binding sites as regulators of genes involved in the lipid metabolism

Medeiros, A.M.; Enguita, F.; Bourbon, M.

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Medeiros, A.M.

Enguita, F.

Bourbon, M.

Abstract(s)

Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an autosomal dominant disorder of lipid metabolism characterized by elevated levels of LDL-C and increased cardiovascular risk. Although the disorder can be diagnosed based on established clinical criteria, only the genetic diagnosis confirms the clinical suspicion.