203 top medical experts on Tangier Disease across 19 countries and 7 U.S. states, including 33 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Tangier Disease: An autosomal recessively inherited disorder caused by mutation of ATP-binding cassette transporters involved in cellular cholesterol removal (reverse-cholesterol transport). It is characterized by near absence of alpha-lipoproteins (high-density lipoproteins) in blood. The massive tissue deposition of cholesterol esters results in hepatomegaly; splenomegaly; retinitis pigmentosa; large orange tonsils; and often sensory polyneuropathy. The disorder was first found among inhabitants of Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay, MD.
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- Broader Categories (#Experts): Hypoalphalipoproteinemias (326), Polyneuropathies (1,469).
- Clinical Trials : at least 5 including 4 Completed
- Synonyms: A-alphalipoprotein Neuropathy, Analphalipoproteinemia, Tangier Disease Neuropathy
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