Hypolipidemia diseases are rare conditions where patients have unusually low levels of lipids (fats) in their blood. Lipids are things like cholesterol and triglycerides which help the body do things like build cell membranes and produce hormones and enzymes. As a result affected individuals may suffer from malabsorption, and may develop neurological symptoms.
Abetalipoproteinemia is a very rare condition caused by mutations in the MTTP gene, resulting in extremely low levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia is a mutation of the APOB gene leading to low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol.
Chylomicron Retention Disease is a genetic condition that affects how the body absorbs and transports fats from food