Human Lipoprotein Pathophysiology - Subproject: Genetics of Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia

December 9, 2014 updated by: John Brunzell, University of Washington
To conduct focused studies of lipoprotein physiology and pathophysiology in genetically characterized patients with the objectives of understanding disease mechanisms, developing better treatments, and identifying and preventing early vascular disease.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND:

Premature vascular disease in young hyperlipidemic subjects remains a major unsolved health problem in terms of pathogenesis and treatment. Research advances have led to new markers for genetic analysis, new methods for studying lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerotic disease progression and regression, and reference values for diagnosing hyperlipidemia.

DESIGN NARRATIVE:

Attention is focused on the molecular, genetic and pathophysiological basis of the inherited dyslipoproteinemias associated with premature coronary artery disease with particular reference to familial combined hyperlipidemia, familial moderate hypercholesterolemia, familial elevation of Lp(a) and the carrier state for homocysteinemia. Coordinated studies of characterization of the pathophysiological state, the identification of possible molecular biological defects and the evaluation of these results in families by statistical genetic techniques are performed in each disorder. The role of protein mediated intravascular modification of lipoproteins and the role of oxidation of lipoproteins in each disorder will lead to characterization of these genetic lipoprotein abnormalities. The study is a subproject within a program project grant.

The subproject on the genetics of familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCHL) was renewed in 1999 through 2010 to continue mapping the apoB elevating gene l(BEL) level using a genomic search in pedigrees with familial combined hyperlipidemia. The major focus of the genetic analyses are the 15 FCHL families under the BEL segregation analysis model in a power analysis. These families also show the most evidence for segregation at an apoB elevating gene locus. Genotyping for a 10 centimorgan genomic scan has been completed for these families.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

450

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Relatives of patients with familial combined hyperlipidemia

Description

All participants related to a patient with familial combined hyperlipidemia

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
No outcome measures for this research
Time Frame: 1980-2003
Analysis of Familial Data
1980-2003

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Washington

Collaborators

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: John Brunzell, University of Washington

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2001

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2003

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2003

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

May 26, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 11, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 9, 2014

Last Verified

December 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 10927-B
  • P01HL030086 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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