Abstract |
To study the metabolic abnormalities in familial lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase ( LCAT) deficiency, the effects of a long-term, low-fat diet and LCAT replacement therapy on plasma lipids and apolipoproteins were investigated in a patient with LCAT deficiency. The patient had elevated triglycerides (TG, 543.7 mg/dl) and phospholipids (PL, 350.3 mg/dl) and normal total cholesterol (TC, 206.9 mg/dl). Change to a low-fat diet reduced TC and TG by 20% and 75%, respectively. These reductions occurred mainly in the d < 1.006 fraction. At baseline, the patient had normal apolipoprotein B ( apo B), low apolipoprotein A-I ( apoA-I) and apolipoprotein A-II ( apoA-II) and elevated apolipoprotein E ( apo E). Long-term treatment with a low-fat diet increased plasma apoA-I and decreased apo E. However, urinary protein excretion did not change throughout the observed period. LCAT replacement with fresh frozen plasma (FFP) after the low-fat diet further reduced plasma apo E to the normal range. These results indicate that the elevated plasma apo E in LCAT deficiency was related not only to the lack of LCAT in the plasma, but also to fat intake. A low-fat diet may be effective in correcting lipid abnormalities. Moreover, plasma apo E may be a good indicator of the efficacy of diet therapy.
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Authors | S Homma, N Murayama, T Kodama, N Yamada, K Takahashi, Y Asano, S Hosoda, T Murase, Y Akanuma |
Journal | Nihon Jinzo Gakkai shi
(Nihon Jinzo Gakkai Shi)
Vol. 35
Issue 8
Pg. 999-1006
(Aug 1993)
ISSN: 0385-2385 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 8255012
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Apolipoproteins E
- Dietary Fats
- Phosphatidylcholine-Sterol O-Acyltransferase
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Topics |
- Apolipoproteins E
(analysis)
- Dietary Fats
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Lecithin Cholesterol Acyltransferase Deficiency
(blood, diet therapy)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phosphatidylcholine-Sterol O-Acyltransferase
(administration & dosage)
- Plasma
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