Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, 6th Edition
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The cellular processes that are involved in Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
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Cholesterol is an organic molecule. It is a lipid molecule and belongs to the class of steroids. It is of two type, sow-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder, which is caused by high level of cholesterol in the blood. It can have two forms mild form and severe form.
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