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ArticleFrontiers in genetics2024

Case report: First Chinese patient with family partial lipodystrophy type 6 due to novel compound heterozygous mutations in the LIPE gene.

Yimeng Zhou, Lin Zhang, Yang Ding, Yongzhen Zhai

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Article in Frontiers in genetics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. Evaluating the therapeutic impact of tirzepatide in people with partial lipodystrophy.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2026
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Yimeng ZhouDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Lin ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yang DingDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yongzhen ZhaiDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.

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Abstract

Background: Family partial lipodystrophy (FPLD) is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by disorders of variable body fat loss associated with metabolic complications. FPLD6 has only been reported in a limited number of cases. Here, we reported a Chinese FPLD6 patient with compound heterozygous mutations in the lipase E, hormone-sensitive type ( Case presentation: A 20-year-old female patient presented with hypertriglyceridemia, diabetes mellitus, hepatomegaly, and hepatic steatosis. Subcutaneous fat was significantly diminished in her face, abdomen, and limbs. The patient was assessed by detailed clinical and biochemical examinations. A liver biopsy showed severe lipodystrophy. In addition, there were retinal changes, peripheral nerve damage, and renal tubular injury. Sequencing was performed on extracted DNA. Genetic analysis revealed that the patient had compound heterozygous mutations in the Conclusion: We reported the first case of FPLD6 in China. Gene analysis demonstrated compound heterozygous mutations in LIPE in this patient. Our case emphasizes the importance of genetic testing in young patients with severe metabolic syndromes.

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case reportdiabetes mellitusfamily partial lipodystrophyhepatic steatosisLIPEmetabolic disorder

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