Physiological Effects of ANGPTL3 Variants in Humans
University of Pennsylvania
Summary
To evaluate the role of ANGPTL3, on lipid metabolism. To explore the role of this protein on glucose metabolism.
Description
Oral fast tolerance test, lipoprotein kinetics and a glucose tolerance test to evaluate the role of ANGPTL3, on lipid metabolism and to explore the role of this protein on glucose metabolism.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects aged 18 or older meeting at least one of the following criteria 1. Carrying genetic variants in the gene encoding for ANGPTL3, 2. Unaffected controls matched for age, race, gender, 3. Willing to follow study procedures 4. Able to provide inform consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the subject's safety or successful participation in the study, or confound the study data * Taking any medication that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the su…
Interventions
- OtherKinetics test, oral fat tolerance test, and an oral glucose tolerance test.
Subjects will participate in a kinetics test, oral fat tolerance test, and an oral glucose tolerance test.
Location
- University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania