Cholesteryl ester transfer protein
The CETP gene encodes the cholesteryl ester transfer protein which transfers cholesteryl esters between lipoproteins. Recessive and dominant mutations cause hyperalphalipoproteinämie 1, a lipid disorder characterized by low cardiovascular risk and longevity.
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NCBI article
NCBI 1071
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OMIM.ORG article
Omim 118470
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Orphanet article
Orphanet ID 119357
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Wikipedia article
Wikipedia EN (Cholesterylester_transfer_protein)
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Update: Aug. 14, 2020