Researchers discover gene that regulates 'good' cholesterol.
The gene, ABC1, was discovered while researching Tangier disease. Tangier disease is a rare disorder in which the body produces no HDL cholesterol, leading to heart attacks and clogged arteries. Researchers discover gene that regulates 'good' cholesterol. Brooks-Wilson, A., et al. Mutations in ABC1 in Tangier disease and familial high-density lipoprotein deficiency.