The FDA approved olezarsen (Tryngolza) as the first drug for adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can cause triglyceride levels to reach the thousands. A ...
This agar is used to identify organisms that are capable of producing the enzyme lipase. This enzyme is secreted and hydrolyzes triglycerides to glycerol and three long chain fatty acids. These ...
This enzyme plays a central role in lipid metabolism by mediating the first step in the intracellular breakdown of stored triglycerides. The effect of the ATGL-specific enzyme inhibitor ...
Most cases of pancreatitis in pregnancy are gallstone-related. Serum amylase, lipase levels, and triglyceride levels (especially if no gallstones present) are diagnostic for pancreatitis.