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Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
A lipid storage disease characterized by dyslipidemia and accumulation of cholesteryl esters and triglycerides within various organs that is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the LIPA gene on chro
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Overview
Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system (enzymes) break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel. Your body can use this fuel right away, or it can store the energy in your body tissues. If you have a metabolic disorder, something goes wrong with this process. Lipid metabolism disorders, such as Gaucher disease and Tay-Sachs disease, involve lipids. Lipids are fats or fat-like substances. They include oils, fatty acids, waxes, and cholesterol. If you have one of these disorders, you may not have enough enzymes to break down lipids. Or the…
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