Lipid Biochemistry USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 3-year-old boy with consanguineous parents presents with failure to thrive, developmental delay, and progressive ataxia with nystagmus. Vital signs show HR 92/min, RR 20/min, BP 95/60 mmHg, temp 37°C. Serum cholestanol is markedly elevated at 18 mg/dL (normal <1 mg/dL) with abnormal cholesterol metabolism. MRI shows cerebellar atrophy. He lacks xanthomas or peripheral neuropathy. Which enzyme is most likely deficient?
Answer choices
- AABCA1 transporter
- BLecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT)
- CLipoprotein lipase
- DCholesterol 7α-hydroxylase
- ESterol 27-hydroxylaseCorrect answer
- FSterol 24-hydroxylase
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