Lipoprotein lipase deficiency

Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (also known as "chylomicronemia,", "chylomicronemia syndrome" and "hyperlipoproteinemia type Ia" ) is caused by a mutation in the gene which codes lipoprotein lipase. . As a result, afflicted individuals lack the ability to produce lipoprotein lipase enzymes necessary for effective breakdown of fatty acids.