Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein
The MTTP gene encodes the large subunit of the heterodimeric microsomal triglyceride transfer protein which is involved in lipid metabolism. Mutation cause autosomal recessive abetalipoproteinemia.
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NCBI article
NCBI 4547
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OMIM.ORG article
Omim 157147
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Orphanet article
Orphanet ID 123576
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Wikipedia article
Wikipedia EN (Microsomal_triglyceride_transfer_protein)
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Update: June 23, 2025