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Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive metabolic defect in hepatic excretion of copper in the bile, resulting in accumulation of excess copper in the liver, and subsequently in other organs (eg ...

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The Conversation explores why St. Patrick's Day is the perfect time to celebrate an unsung hero of your metabolism.

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The standard treatment for HoFH is LDL apheresis combined with maximum tolerated potent statins, ezetimibe and bile acid sequestrants ... cholesterol excretion. PCSK9, which mediates post ...