Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 27, Problem 27P
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The biochemical reason for hypertriglyceridemia due to insulin-dependent diabetes should be determined.
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Hypertriglyceridemia is high levels of triglycerides (fatty molecules) in the blood. It is associated with cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, and hypercholesterolemia. If triglycerides level rises too much, then it may also cause acute pancreatitis.
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