Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reason behind the low-fat diets, with medium fatty acid chains, given to patients with abetalipoproteinemia.

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Abetalipoproteinemia is an inherited and autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by the deficiency of a protein that aids the microsomal triglyceride transfer. This results in abnormal fat absorption. 

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