41 Disorders of Lipid Metabolism Flashcards
Distinguishing lipoprotein of chylomicrons
apoB48
The only form of apolipoprotein B produced by intestinal cells
apoB48
Distinguishing apolipoprotein of VLDL particles
apoB100
Most abundant apolipoprotein in HDL
apoAI
Apolipoprotein that is a potential satiety factor
apoAIV
Homozygous mutations for this apolipoprotein increases risk for hyperchylomicronemia and pancreatitis
apoAV
Intrathecal administration of this drug may confer clinical benefit in Niemann-Pick type C
Cyclodextrin
Only form of apolipoprotein B produced by intestinal cells
apoB48
Major carrier of cholesterol in most humans
LDL
Treatment for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis
Chenodeoxycholic acid
Characteristic renal biopsy finding in LCAT deficiency
Foam cells
Statins (2) that have minimal renal clearance
Atorvastatin
Fluvastatin
Half life of pitavastatin
12 hours
Half life of atorvastatin
14 hours
Half life of rosuvastatin
21 hours