Lipoprotein lipase deficiency
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Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (also known as "chylomicronemia,", "chylomicronemia syndrome" and "hyperlipoproteinemia type Ia") is caused by a mutation in the gene which codes lipoprotein lipase
Lipoprotein lipase
Lipoprotein lipase is a member of the lipase gene family, which includes pancreatic lipase, hepatic lipase, and endothelial lipase. It is a water soluble enzyme that hydrolyzes triglycerides in lipoproteins, such as those found in chylomicrons and very low-density lipoproteins , into two free...

.. As a result, afflicted individuals lack the ability to produce lipoprotein lipase enzymes necessary for effective breakdown of fatty acids.

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