Diseases and Disorders, Hypolipoproteinemias
Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Introduction to Abetalipoproteinemia Abetalipoproteinemia is a dyslipidemic disorder resulting from mutations in the gene (MTTP) encoding microsomal triglyceride transfer protein, MTP. There are three essential functions associated with...
Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Intestinal Uptake of Lipids In order for the body to make use of dietary lipids, they must first be absorbed from the small intestine. A complete discussion of lipid digestion and absorption is presented in the Digestion and Digestive...
Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Introduction to Cholesterol Cholesterol is an extremely important biological molecule that has roles in membrane structure as well as being a precursor for the synthesis of the steroid hormones, and the bile acids....
