Tangier disease is characterized by
DyslipoproteinemiasDefectRemarksFamilial alpha-lipoprotein deficiencyTangier diseaseFish-eye diseaseApo-A-I deficienciesAll have a low or near absence of HDLA tendency toward hyperiacylglycerolemia as a resultof the absence of apo C-ll, causing inactive LPL. Low LDLlevels. Atherosclerosis in the elderlyRef: Harper&;s biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 26; Cholesterol Synthesis, Transpo, & Excretion
Low HDL
Defective LDL receptors
No chylomicrons
Overproduction of VLDL
miscellaneous